Senior Contracts Administrator

Valiant Integrated Services
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Feb 20, 2025
Ability to Obtain Regular The Contracts Lead (CL) has overall responsibility for their assigned contracts within Valiant. Working in strong collaborative partnership with the Operational teams and business support functions, notably finance, subcontracts and legal, the CL is responsible for ensuring Valiant's business, including revenue streams, are protected with appropriate contractual documentation (whether contracts, subcontracts, others) and ensuring impeccable compliance at all times with all relevant federal references/programs related to government contracting globally. Is the point of contact for all contractual communications with the customer, Government agencies, e.g., DCMA, DCAA, and is authorized to obligate the company for matters associated with any assigned contract(s). The CL is expected to drive best practices and innovation into all aspects of the contracting process at Valiant. In alignment with Valiant's core values the CL will strive for excellence and function with integrity as part of a high performance yet efficient Contracts team. Strong commercial acumen and confidence born by deep global government services industry experience will be essential for success in this role. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Leads and manages the Contracts function of assigned portfolio at Valiant ensuring appropriate contractual documentation is in place and that Projects maintain full compliance with all relevant contracting laws, regulations, and best practice guidelines at all times. * Leads customer negotiations, makes recommendations to management to execute contractual documents and warranties assurance to the customer all particulars in connection with a contract. * Manages routine proposals for add-ons to existing contract(s). * Initiates & manages contract close-outs; develops responses to FOIA requests. * Maintains professional competence by attending specific formal and informal contracts training seminars, company-provided training, and self-sponsored training * Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, identify risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions and provide contractual advice, guidance and support to all functional areas. * Manages/administers/negotiates execution of Nondisclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements and other legal documents as required. * Reviews and interprets contracts specifications, deliverable requirements and terms and conditions for incorporation into proposal submittals to customers. * Monitors contract performance to ensure that all contract terms and conditions are met. Leads responses to customer provided CPAR. * Provides pre and post award administration of a variety of contracts, including CPAF, FFP, FPAF, T&M, LH, etc. * Assists in directing coordination with other departments on matters related to Contracts, prepares responses to customer correspondence and other requests. * Reviews contract awards and modifications for accuracy and negotiates changes with Government contracting agency or Prime Contractor. * Work closely with Program Operations to ensure contractual compliance and coordinate with Government contracting agency to obtain clarifications or negotiate changes. * Coordinate with Program Operations and Finance to resolve any programmatic or financial items that may arise. * Supports reporting requirements across the contracts Management function, including customer contract reporting requirements and System for Award Management * Researches, analyzes and prepares reports to ensure that contractual compliance is met within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters. Assists in financial analyses * Interface daily with Program/Project Managers, finance personnel, Valiant Corporate Matrix functional support groups and principal customers to achieve program and professional success. * Performs other Job Duties as assigned. Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws. Bachelor's Degree or higher. Business Management degree preferred, Finance, Operations Management, plus a minimum of 5 years related experience in government contracting roles. Effective analytical, summarization, and negotiation skills Strong ability to interpret contracts, to include applicable clauses such as the FAR/DFARs, and develop sound positions based on the interpretation. Prior experience with various contract types such as IDIQs, Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to interface and negotiate with customers and various levels of employees and management. Experience drafting contractual and other business correspondence for government or client counterparts. Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment as well as prioritize assignments. Logical approach to problem solving with adept analytical skills. Strong knowledge and ability to apply requirements of federal contracting terms and conditions, including FAR/DFARS and other agency supplements. Strong understanding of the Government acquisition process, regulations, processes and procedures. Ability to effectively manage project schedules, changes, claims, and enforcement of contract terms and conditions is critical. This position may require CONUS or OCONUS travel. Applicant must have the ability and willingness to travel on an as-needed basis. Anticipated travel is less than 10%. Eligible for a U.S. government security clearance. Work schedule in either Eastern or Central time zone, flexible scheduling to meet customer requirements and support programs/projects in other time zones PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Current Secret clearance. Experience working with the Department of Defense. Experience with the Service Contract Act (SCA), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) as they relate to FLSA. Certification(s) by National Contract management Association (NCMA) is preferred PMI, PMP or CAPM certificate