Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks a mid-level to senior Contracts Administrator to independently manage the full life cycle of prime contracts and task orders, subcontracts AMA awards to other companies, agreements under which AMA performs as a subcontractor, and commercial agreements. The successful candidate will bring foundation in federal contracting and the FAR, strong commercial contract knowledge, sound judgment, initiative, and effective time management, and will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting AMA’s NASA and Department of Defense programs.
however, hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates. Citizens or U.Permanent Residents.
Monitor and administer prime contracts, delivery orders, and task orders from pre-award through post-award to ensure continuing compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements; Support proposal and bid preparation, including reviewing solicitations, statements of work, and specifications to identify risks, informing management of contractual risks and obligations, and recommending mitigation.
· Serve as a point of contact with Government contracting personnel and teaming partners on contractual matters.
· Support program monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews with contract status, funding, and compliance information.
· Coordinate review and approval of terms, conditions, and legal sufficiency of contractual documents.
· Evaluate subcontractor proposals, including technical bid analyses, price and cost analyses, and source selection support, and prepare recommendations for award to program management. Administer government and commercial contracts, subcontracts, task orders, and purchase orders in accordance with applicable contract terms, customer requirements, AMA policies and procedures, including FAR, DFARS, NASA FAR Supplement, prime contract flowdown, and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements, as applicable.
· Administer agreements under which AMA is a subcontractor, including negotiating prime contractor terms, tracking obligations and funding, and coordinating modifications and closeout.
· Review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements, including master services agreements, task orders, statements of work, nondisclosure agreements, and teaming agreements.
· Interpret contract clauses, assess contractual and business risks, and recommend practical mitigation strategies. Maintain complete, accurate contract and subcontract files in accordance with established procedures; Coordinate with Program Managers, technical representatives, Finance, Procurement, customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and other contracts staff.
Demonstrated self-starter who takes ownership of assignments, identifies next steps, and advances work with minimal supervision.
· Sound judgment in resolving matters independently and escalating risks promptly with relevant facts, actions taken, and recommendations.
· Ability to work effectively with diverse technical and administrative teams.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contracts management, supply chain management, finance, economics, accounting, legal studies, or a related field, or a Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting; Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS and their application to prime contracts and subcontracts, including prime contract flowdowns.
· Strong commercial contract and subcontract experience administering both subcontracts awarded to other companies and agreements under which the employer performs as a subcontractor.
· Citizen or U.Permanent Resident.
Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the Service Contract Act (SCA), and GSA Schedule contracting.
· Experience with Deltek Costpoint Procurement, Subcontracts, or Contracts modules, and with SharePoint.
Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
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