CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

MELE Associates is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to manage a portfolio of assigned contracts and to provide cradle-to-grave contract administration. Candidates must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion in solving complex contract and business issues, initiate and maintain contract administration and business relationships with internal and external customers, and provide timely and responsive generation and negotiation of supporting contractual documents.

Requirements include (but are not limited to):

• Participation in pricing strategy
• Preparation (with the help of program and financial representatives) of highly complex business / cost proposals
• Preparation and negotiation of Nondisclosure and Teaming Agreements,
• Negotiation of contracts
• Day to day administration of contracts
• Close-out of Government contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint is preferred
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Positive attitude and team player
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years experience; advanced degree a plus
• Specialty in government contracts preferred
• U.S. Citizen w/ability to obtain security clearance – ‘SECRET’

Qualified candidates please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements, referencing Contracts Administrator in subject line to careers@meleassociates.com.

Detailed Position Description:

Contract activity with moderate to high risk to the business unit. Contract activity may be non-routine and require development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives. Generally involves independent judgment and analysis of significant issue identification and resolution. May require development of new contract policies and processes or assessment of required deviations from established norm. Requires a lower degree of management attention.

• Responsibilities – Cradle to grave contract administration. Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications. Also may prepare complex requests for proposals. Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure. Provides contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work. Manages contract change control process. Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues. Analyzes new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. Functions as domain expert on selected areas and issues. Provides authoritative guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity. Focal point for all communication with law, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes. May assist in new business pursuit and associated contract strategy. Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes. May mentor and train less experienced professionals. May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements. Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.
• Skills/Abilities – Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments. Working to excellent knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, coupled with ability to identify required improvement to established policies. Working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law. Strong to excellent analytical and communication skills. Good presentation, leadership and team-building skills. Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues. Excellent internal and external negotiation skills. Emerging ability to excel in upper level management environment.
• Interface – Business unit management teams, senior project or product managers, customer/supplier law department, outside counsel, mid-to senior level corporate management
• Education/Experience – Bachelors degree plus 5 - 7 years business or related experience. Advanced degree highly desirable.

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