CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

OVERVIEW:

Westech International, Inc. (WESTECH) is a small business specializing in federal government contracting, providing services to the Department of Defense and Department of Energy. The Contract Administrator performs contract administration and assists in proposal preparation in a dynamic and energetic work environment. The ideal candidate must be flexible and able to respond to time-sensitive tasks and projects as they arise. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Required duties include:

  • Contract/Subcontract review and administration (Commercial, Federal, State, and Local Government contracts)
    • Set up and maintain Contract Master Files in Deltek Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Costpoint
    • Monitor contract/task/subtask funding and report funds status, as required
    • Develop and implement various project control, tracking and budgeting techniques
    • Perform contract reconciliation and close out for contracts and subcontracts
    • Assist with DCAA submissions and audits
  • Respond to pricing and contract actions required by the Government or prime contractors
    • Perform cost/price analysis to support the development of prime/subcontract proposals
    • Develop and submit contract change proposals
    • Negotiate cost/price issues with current and potential customers
  • Request for Proposal (RFP) review and proposal pricing
    • Assist in developing cost proposals in response to RFP's
    • Perform peer reviews of cost/price proposals and other contract submittals
  • Interface with Government Representatives and/or prime contractors, as needed
  • Maintain Contract Administration Work Instructions
  • Ensure that quality management system procedures are followed
  • Review/Approve invoices for billing
  • Prepare and process Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Teaming Agreements
  • Prepare and process Professional Service Agreements and modifications
  • Must be very organized with strong ability to multi-task
  • Perform other related duties as necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience developing pricing and writing cost proposals for all contract types
  • In-depth understanding of revenue, direct costs, and indirect rates on Government type contracts
  • In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs) and Department of Energy Acquisitions Regulations (DEARS)
  • Knowledge of Department of Labor Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), FAR 52.222-43
  • Experience with Cost Plus, Time and Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) government contracts and subcontracts including Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs)
  • Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and navigating Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits and Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and Recommendations
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Word
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Attention to detail with focus on accuracy
  • Contract reconciliation and close out experience
  • Familiarity with System for Award Management (SAM)
  • Account receivable experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of general ledger and financial statements.
  • Knowledge of Deltek ERP Costpoint

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Government Contract Administration
  • Minimum 3 years specific experience in Subcontract Administration
  • Minimum 3 years specific experience pricing Government type proposal

 

Working for WESTECH

WESTECH is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.  As a service organization, WESTECH recognizes that our people are our most valuable resource. We back up that statement by providing all our full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits program. Our benefits program is one reason that WESTECH is a CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADER.

WESTECH Employee Benefit plans start from Day One of Employment

  • Group Health Coverage
  • Dental and Vision Coverage
  • 401K Retirement Plan (100% vesting upon enrollment)
  • Tax Free HRA/FSA/Dependent care available
  • Personal Time Off (PTO), Flex Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Incentives/Spot Bonuses
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Seminars and Training Assistance

100% Paid benefits by the Employer:

  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

 

EEO: WESTECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WESTECH provides equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  EOE/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability

This position is located in either Albuquerque, NM or Richland, WA.  

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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