Lead Contracts Administrator
- Location
- Herndon, VA · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- TS clearance
- FAR
- DFARS
- contract negotiation
- subcontract management
Also useful
- CFCM
- Ariba
- Unanet
What you will do
- Lead full lifecycle contract administration, from solicitation and proposal support through negotiation, award, performance, modification, and closeout.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, which may include master services agreements, statements of work, software and technology licenses, SaaS agreements, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other customer or supplier terms.
- Evaluate and negotiate commercial terms involving intellectual property and data rights, confidentiality, warranties, indemnification, limitations of liability, insurance, payment, acceptance, termination and dispute resolution in coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Interpret contract terms and applicable requirements, including the FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and company policies; translate requirements into practical guidance for program teams.
- Lead negotiations with government and commercial customers, prime contractors, subcontractors and other business partners; identify contractual and financial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and make recommendations to management.
- Manage and execute subcontracts. Develop solicitation packages, evaluate subcontractor/supplier proposals, perform cost and price analysis, document negotiation positions, and establish appropriate subcontract terms, clauses and flowdowns.
- Provide clear internal tracking and reporting on portfolio status, funding, deliverables, risks, actions, and emerging issues.
- Partner with program leadership, Finance, Growth, Legal, Procurement, and Capability Areas to resolve issues and support sound business decisions.
What you will need
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equal relevant experience and professional training
- 5+ years of professional experience in a contract management/procurement role
- Demonstrated experience independently managing contracts across the full lifecycle and advising program and business stakeholders
- Experience with multiple contract types, including firm-fixed-price, time and materials, cost reimbursement, IDIQ, and task orders.
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, applicable agency supplements, and Government contracting principles, including relevant contract laws and regulations, and DCAA/DCMA compliance
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions, identifying risk, supporting proposals, and performing or reviewing cost and price analysis
- Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and identifying business and legal issues for escalation to the appropriate stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Solid analytical judgement, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision
- Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Northern Virginia
Nice If You Have
- Experience supporting research and development programs
- CFCM Certification
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Experience with Ariba
- Experience with Unanet
Clearance needed
- Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI
Additional information
Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
Pay and benefits
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Salary Range $130,000—$169,500 USD
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About Two Six Technologies
At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
We are seeking an experienced Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator who will thrive in a dynamic organization. We are a high-growth organization with unique expertise and innovative products that support missions critical to U.S. national security.
This is a hybrid position working from our Herndon, VA headquarters office.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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