Job: IRC21752 Contracts Administrator 2

Administers contracts to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, assists in generating proposals, monitors performance, negotiates terms and conditions and ensures compliance with contract requirements.

·        Responsible for contract administration functions for prime contract and sub-tier government and commercial contracts in accordance with applicable commercial, government and international contract rules and regulations.

·        Reviews statements of work and specifications to identify risks, informs management of contractual risks and obligations and offers solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks.

·        Administers contract change management and contract closeout activities.

·        Ensures records are created and properly retained and maintains current contracts, files and records.

·        Controls formal correspondence with customers. Monitors and ensures compliance with contract terms, special provisions, warranties, deliverables and funding requirements.

·        Acts as the focal point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters and is a liaison with customers and internal departments for all matters affecting contracts.

·        Negotiates to obtain an acceptable business agreement that achieves the company objective.

·        Ensures review and approval of negotiated contracts with appropriate management.

·        Provides all required information that supports the company's negotiation position. Prepares documentation to confirm negotiation settlement.

·        Ensures proper contractual flowdown clauses from prime contracts are identified and supplied to the company’s procurement organization.

·        Supports new business proposal activities. Reviews solicitation requests to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

·        Participates in the daily operations of the project, as applicable, to meet schedules, resolve complex issues and respond to inquiries regarding contractual obligations.

·        Communicates with Legal, Financial and Business Development for resolution of contract issues and disputes.

·        Mentors and trains less experienced professionals.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

·         Ability to support and/or develop negotiation strategies for management’s approval

·         Demonstrated ability to continually improve in contract administration

·         Basic understanding of contracting corporate policies and procedures and ability to accurately interpret contract language

·         Advanced knowledge of contracting concepts, FARs, and other federal acquisition regulations and applicable public contract acquisition laws and regulations

·         Strong analytical and communication skills

·         Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel

·         Ability to administer contracts of large scope and complexity

·         Strong external and internal negotiation skills

·         Effective presentation, leadership and team-building skills.  Emerging ability to excel in management environment.

·         Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments.  Ability to use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contract issues.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Education ·        Bachelor's degree required in business or a related field ·        or the equivalent of a combination of education, professional training and work experience	Certifications ·        Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) preferred
Required Experience ·        A minimum of 7 years of business experience	Preferred Experience ·        Nuclear industry experience in contract administration