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Contracts Administrator Sr. Principal

GDIT Falls Church, VA Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$124,093 - $144,999 per year

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Description

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Contracts Administrator Sr. Principal at GDIT. You'll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Contract Management.

As a Contracts Administrator Sr. Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Department of State (DOS). You will play a crucial role in shaping, evolving and maintaining the DOS missions surrounding diplomatic support efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead/Manage/Support shaping efforts, proposal creation and submission, contract administration and closeout support
  • Ensure contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives
  • Work with programs to help identify scope creep and changes
  • Negotiate contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and review subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency prior to execution
  • Collaborate with the government customer Contracting Officer and other key stakeholders, GDIT program, growth, legal, finance, HR and other key stakeholders
  • Serve as point of contact with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems
  • Review requests for proposals and participate in proposal color reviews
  • Review and approve solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to customers
  • Review and negotiate various types of agreements
  • Drive key outcomes, innovate contracting approaches and resolutions in alignment with agency requirements and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul requirements
  • Interpret contractual work requirements and obligations
  • Make recommendations regarding contract implementation
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
  • Participate in special projects as required
  • Utilize Oracle, SharePoint, CoPilot and other business process flows

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science. In lieu of degree 14+ years of related experience required
  • Experience: 10+ years of related experience
  • Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Oracle is a plus
  • Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain and maintain at a Secret clearance
  • US citizenship required
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities
  • Highly experienced with various contract types
  • Experience supporting award-term contracts
  • Advanced Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Overhaul and customer agency supplements
  • Ability to operate and negotiate independently

Benefits:

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Skills

Required

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