Federal Contracts Administrator

The Federal Contracts Administrator is responsible for the review and negotiation of contracts to achieve the Federal team’s business objectives while mitigating risk to the company. This position will review contracts to verify that proposed terms meet requirements, identify non-compliance with company standards, and provide appropriate risk mitigation and risk transfer solutions. This position will be responsible for the lifecycle of each contract including review, negotiation, execution, and management of contracts database. Other responsibilities include government specific contracts, including Federal, State and Local contracts. The Federal Contracts Administrator will also work with the Management team to implement long-term processes to ensure contract obligations are met.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and maintains the Contract alias emails and IronClad queue and is responsible for all communications through the alias.

• Reviews and provides risk management consultation on all Federal contracts submitted, including vendor, customer, subcontractors, etc.

• Serves as the point of contact for internal and external customers on contractual matters by acting as contractual mediator between company employees, vendors, customers, subcontractors, etc.

• Ensures timely review and approval or negotiation and reconciliation of variations.

• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of all other terms and conditions.

• Works closely with external resources, such as business insurance broker to ensure contracts do not violate insurance policy requirements.

• Develop solutions to a variety of problems and provide counsel to internal stakeholders regarding proposed contract terms and conditions ensuring consistency with established company practices.

• Assist in the documentation of internal policies and procedures to mitigate internal risk.

• Work with Professional Services organization to develop and maintain a mechanism for specific client contractual obligations.

• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management or related field OR Paralegal Certificate OR equivalent related work experience.

• 1-2 years of experience in legal and/or Federal contracts such as NDAs, BAAs, Reps and Certs, Event Contracts.

• 1-2 years of experience in Federal and/or State and Local contracts requirements.

• 1-2 years of experience with FARS and DFARS.

• 1-2 years of experience in maintaining and responding to an email alias.

• Excellent communication skills, including excellent phone etiquette and a demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms.

• Contracts database experience and Salesforce.com experience is a plus.

• Proven and effective negotiation skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

• Customer service driven and attention to detail is a must.