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Marathon TS Inc
Principal Contracts Administrator
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A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.
$89,406 / year median in Virginia
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Lorton, VA Top Secret CI Polygraph Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Principal Contracts Administrator Lorton VA or Franklin MA (highly preferred) - remote possible The Principal Contracts Administrator will act as a key department Team Member and contributor, advising program leadership within an IPT structure on contractual issues and assuming the role of the primary official POC with the customer. Must have Active Top Secret SCI with CI Polygraph. Attend/Support weekly BU and Division-level staff coordination and planning meetings Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements and conformance to master agreements. Review, redline and negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements and other contractual vehicles, coordinating with Contracts Leadership for approval and execution. Participate in customer-facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex contract environments. Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions. Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate, and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation. Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions and mitigation strategies. Assist in the preparation and review/approve of cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes. Serves as business advisor to Program Management regarding contract negotiation and administration. Provides working contract administration support for complex bids, including contract negotiation, and teaming activities on new business opportunities. Ensures effective implementation of contract responsibilities within corporate and regulatory objectives and requirements. Reviews and resolves issues affecting contract performance and ensures contract compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and customer objectives; consults with operational staff and resolves matters of concern between contractor and government and/or prime contracts. These matters are often complex and require good business sense. Detail oriented and organized. Able to understand work problems and procedures and ensure accuracy of contracts and bids. Exercises a high degree of independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions. Requires a significant degree of analytical ability to understand and interpret complex data and solve complex problems. Present and discuss options to management team to contribute to the success of new and existing business. Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices. Performs other relevant duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years in contract management under federal prime contracts and to major USG subs, with a focus on services contracts.