Sr. Contract Administrator

Overview

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Contract Administrator to join our team. In this role you will be interfacing with the Government Contracting Officer and will occasionally travel to client sites.

• Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy.
• Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.
• Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.
• Participates as a lead member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions.
• Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Advises Program Managers and Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.
• May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated business unit market areas.
• Solves significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed project procedures and practices.
• Supports and prepares Requests for Equitable Adjustments and Claims as needed on programs supported.
• Works with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, focusing on the Contracts Volume and related information to include terms and conditions, and assumptions.
• Develops, reviews and negotiations Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and other contractual documents.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Collaborates with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and transmit business information necessary for the Project Manager to more effectively monitor the status of the project.
• Assists in pricing change orders and follows through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented.
• Prepares letters to client requesting approvals and interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the contract.
• Collaborates with appropriate Procurement personnel on project subcontract matters.
• Monitors project expenditures versus contract cost limitations.
• Prepares letters to clients notifying them of contract cost limitations and requirements for additional funds.
• Prepares project/facility acceptance documents and follows through to ensure acceptances are approved by the client.
• Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client, as delegated by the Project Manager.
• Identifies contractual problems and takes appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client.
• Ongoing assistance to corporate entities in the Accounting/Financial arena.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on contract issues.
• Occasional travel for meetings.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and typically 5+ years of contract administration experience.
• Secret Security Clearance
• Strong working knowledge of contract negotiation and management for Prime Federal Government and Commercial Subcontracts, including FAR/DFAR and other FAR Supplements.
• Thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts in the Federal space, with a focus on Intelligence Community.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Working knowledge of PC software used in contract administration, and familiarity with Costpoint.
• Desire candidate with some non-Federal contracting experience (commercial, construction, municipal or state government).
• Ability to appropriately handle classified information and hold secure discussions.
• US Person.

• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely fashion, especially those requiring coordination.
• Understanding of licensing requirements at state/local levels where relevant.
• Preference for some government employee experience.
• Strong knowledge of proposal review, contract review, negotiation, and administration, plus compliance with U.S. export and other regulations governing international business.
• Understanding of contracting principles and TCs for international business and broad application of those principles.
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM).
• Some program management experience would be beneficial.

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to deliver smart solutions across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation,…