Contract Administrator (24-049)

CTI is a defense and space industry corporation that specializes in providing electronic warfare, tactical and unmanned systems, and training and simulation solutions. As a Contracts Administrator at CTI, you will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle from pre-award to post-award. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements, manage subcontract relationships, and provide support in the negotiation and administration of contracts. This is a crucial role in our organization, contributing to the successful execution of projects and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Perform contract administration, procurement, and pricing functions during the pre-award, award, and post-award phases.
• Drafting subcontracts, task orders, change orders, purchase orders, correspondence, and contract modifications.
• Perform contract negotiation, contract file maintenance, close-out, and interaction with multiple program managers and external customers.
• Lead efforts monitoring and forecasting funding requirements on each contract and subcontract.
• Support pricing proposals and required documentation for prime contract and subcontract bids.
• Responsible for ensuring legal compliance with all contracts, RFPs, and other solicitations and compliance with FAR and DFAR.
• Prepare reports to satisfy company policies and government contractual mandates, including monthly and quarterly activity reports (deliverables and/or services rendered), funding execution and projections to include labor and other direct costs, and interim progress review reports.
• Communicate with the Sr. Contracts Manager on important contract information.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the program and project management team members.
• Provide direct support to the Senior Contracts Manager.

This position is hybrid and located in California, Maryland.

Requirements

Necessary skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum five years of contract experience or equivalent.
• Experience working in cradle-to-grave government contract and subcontract administration.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
• The ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance post-start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Familiarization with federal business financial information, including rates, cost implications, budgeting, and planning.
• Problem solving, quick thinking, decision making, and ability to meet short deadlines.
• Ability to work individually as well as a member of a team.
• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

Beneficial skills and experience:

• Experience with Cost Point.

Benefits

CTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
• Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
• Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
• Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
• Service awards program

CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.