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Contracts Administrator

GDIT Falls Church, VA On-site mid full-time

Salary

$70,658 - $86,722 per year

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Description

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

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Contracts Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. As a Contract Administrator supporting the US Air Force & Space Force customer, you will be trusted to work on the contractual activities directly in line with pre-award and post-award activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Administering contracts and/or subcontracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in support of US Air Force pre and post- award contractual opportunities
  • Negotiating contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations
  • Coordinating approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
  • Providing advice and interpretation of contract requirements
  • Reviewing solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
  • Actively participating on proposal team which includes pricing and scheduling strategy, coordination of requirements, and proposal risk assessment
  • Participating in program reviews, status briefings and customer interaction whenever the contracting officer is involved
  • Coordinating with program managers and all matrixed organizations to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
  • Maintaining, updates and communicating bid and proposal information
  • Providing guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contract administrators
  • Maintaining current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
  • Participating and offering opinions on proposal and program strategy
  • Initiating and maintaining an extensive network of communication with contracting specialists/officers
  • Participating in special projects as required
  • Your success will be measured through specific goals related to contracts acquisition support and Defense Division metrics

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, six years minimum of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain.
  • Experience: Two (2+) years of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contract administration
  • Familiarity and hands on working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and DFAR
  • Effective administrative and organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to operate and negotiate independently
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
  • Location: This position will be an onsite working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (5) days a week minimum.

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, competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Skills

Required

  • Contract Administration
  • Contract Agreements
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Government Contracts
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Falls-Church/Contracts-Administrator_RQ228998-2

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