Contract Administrator

We are seeking a Contract Administrator (GS-12/13) to manage and oversee complex contracts within a federal environment. This role requires expertise in federal acquisition regulations, negotiation, and detailed cost analysis.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Administer a portfolio of complex contracts, ensuring strict adherence to Federal statutes and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Lead and conduct post-award negotiations for various contractual agreements.
• Perform comprehensive cost and price analysis on proposals, comparing and evaluating financial data.
• Analyze business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor costs and assess performance capabilities.
• Review contract provisions, applying cost accounting standards and established accounting practices.
• *Qualifications:**
• **Basic Contracting Requirement:**

* A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution. or * Current or former DoD/Armed Forces employee who occupied an 1102 position or comparable military contracting role with award/administration authority above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000.

• **Contracting Experience:** A minimum of two years of experience in a contracting position.
• **Specialized Experience (One year required):**

* **For GS-12:** Experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, assisting with the application of FAR, conducting post-award negotiations, performing cost/price analysis, and reviewing contract provisions. * **For GS-13:** Experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, independently applying FAR, conducting post-award negotiations, performing comprehensive cost/price analysis, and reviewing contract provisions.