Job Title: Contracts Administrator

Job Description:

Under general direction, administers assigned contracts and required changes, ensuring compliance with government and/or commercial contract requirements. Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements. Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions. Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications. May do some contract negotiations.

• Review of customer inquiries, contract documents, contract terms and conditions and correspondence as part of the bid evaluation and subsequent proposal process.
• Coordinate with proposal managers to prepare and write proposals for new contracts. Work with Contracts Manager, Pricing Analyst and Program Manager to prepare proposals for changes to existing contracts.
• Participate in negotiation of those proposals with existing and prospective clients. This includes negotiation of financial and administrative terms and conditions.
• Administer assigned contracts and changes thereto in order to best ensure that work is completed in compliance with division processes, procedures and contract requirements including corporate and Government requirements for ethical and legal conduct.
• Evaluate financial, compliance or performance issues associated with assigned contracts and recommend appropriate actions to resolve.
• Request contract modifications as required and/or appropriate.
• Maintain liaison with customers and internal personnel to expedite and coordinate contract activities. This includes clear written and verbal communications.
• Employ problem solving skills to effectively resolve issues with the customer and internal/project personnel.
• Complete assigned tasks in a comprehensive fashion and in the time-frame specified.

Required Skills/Education:

• BS or BA in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be able to work within a team and be able to multi-task
• Above average writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presence with people
• Good understanding of financial metrics and calculations

Not required but would be preferred:

• Working knowledge of supply and services contract structure
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR terms and conditions
• Working knowledge of Truth-in-Negotiations-Act (TINA) principles
• Experience in customer negotiations and problem solving
• NCMA certification and prior U.S. Government security clearance are a plus

Work Location:

• Primary support will be provided to Sumaria’s office located in Dayton, OH
• Remote candidates within the continental US will be considered

Years’ Experience: 2-5 years’ experience

Travel: If remote, some travel will be required to the Dayton, OH office location and CONUS customer sites as needed; not expected to exceed 10%-15%

Security Clearance Required: Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Position Type: Full Time

Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.

For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumaria.com

Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sumaria Systems, LLC (Sumaria) is a market leader in Professional Services, Engineering, and Information Technology has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense communities for more than 30 years. Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government, and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Peabody, MA, with operating locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.