Contracts Administrator

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

• Single-handedly negotiate and execute contracts including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Subcontract Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Task Orders (TOs), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA). Government contract types include FFP, T&M, Cost Plus and hybrids.

• Prepare formal contract correspondence and ensure contractual compliance with terms and conditions, federal and state regulations and restrictions, as well as internal management objectives.

• Review and modify contracts, exercise options, terminate and close out contracts.

• Review and support the Proposal team with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to include creation or reviews of compliance metrics, development of spreadsheets and audit trails for responsive and compliant submissions, and providing inputs for pricing strategies.

• Conduct regular interactions and work as a team to execute tasks with the finance and accounting department, pricing, business development, operations, senior management and customer Contracting Officers.

• Review and approve program invoices from a contractual perspective.

• Other responsibilities related to contracts and compliance as they arise.

• Secure all necessary recommendations and approvals while ensuring that Company contractual and procurement procedures are followed.

• Ensure that all contract documents are properly executed per FAR, regulatory, and/or company policies and filed.

• Interpret and explain contract provisions to help colleagues resolve claims and questions.

• Prepare and distribute contracts and attendant documents for customer, subcontractor and supplier contracts to relevant members of Company team.

Required Qualifications:

• At least five (5) Year’s Contracts Administration Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Local to the Virginia, Maryland, or DC area with availability to come on-site to McLean, VA 1 to 2 days a week

• Working knowledge of FAR or DFARS

• Document drafting and management experience

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel at all levels, customers, and suppliers

• Computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents

• Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

• Proficient research and presentation skills

• Reliability and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interpreting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM).

• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), and Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Multiple Award Schedule for GSA, General Services Administration, and One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) contract vehicles, including mass/administrative mod, IFF, and CPRM updating, is a big plus.

• Successful completion of Contract Management courses is a plus: Principles of Business Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Ethics of Contracting, Financial Aspects of Business Contracts, Contract Law: Formation, Performance.

Skills:

Contract Administration, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Certification:

$104,662.00 - $186,440.00

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.