Senior Advisor, Contracts Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversee a varied portfolio of government contracts of differing types, complexities, and scales.

• Recognize and advise program teams on risks related to contract costs and performance.

• Establish and nurture robust relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Act as the contractual authority for Project Managers, offering guidance on requirements.

• Collaborate with program teams and/or customers to address intricate challenges and provide effective solutions.

• Counsel program teams and organizational leadership on their contractual rights and obligations.

• Create and convey evaluations of contract terms, conditions, implications, and suggested alterations.

• Supervise program performance to ensure compliance with proposals, legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.

• Compose and modify contract letters, change agreements, and responses related to contract performance.

• Implement, facilitate, and assist in program change management and resolve customer conflicts.

• Contribute to proposal efforts by aiding in price/cost proposals and corresponding narratives.

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding documents.

• Prepare and distribute information concerning contract status, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and terminations.

• Lead processes for contract initiation and closure.

• Advocate for sound business principles that support departmental and divisional objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field with 12+ years of pertinent experience; or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience; or 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Willingness to travel periodically for on-site meetings at Peraton facilities and/or customer locations.

• Self-motivated with strong organizational abilities and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal and external management.

• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities.

• Practical experience and applied knowledge of Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and relevant agency supplements.

• Experience in responding to customer solicitations, engaging in proposal and pre-award strategy and review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts.

• Understanding of basis of estimates (BOE), work breakdown structure (WBS), and cost and pricing principles.

• Proficiency in adhering to and implementing corporate and contract management requirements.

• Experience in executing contract closeout, including resolving outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations.

• Preferred: In-depth knowledge of various contract types, terms, and conditions.

• Preferred: Familiarity with commercial contracting frameworks/terms and conditions, including FAR Part 12 contracts and OTAs.

• Preferred: Experience in managing State and Local contracts.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with contract management systems/tools.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools in contracts management support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential eligibility for overtime.

• Potential eligibility for shift differential.

• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

• Periodic travel to attend on-site meetings at Peraton facilities and/or customer sites.