Contract Administrator

Position: Contracts Administrator

Location:Virginia or Maryland

Work Environment: Remote

Security Clearance: Not required

Knowesis, a dynamic and forward-thinking company, is currently seeking an exceptional Contracts Administrator to join our team. The Contract Administrator will support Knowesis contract activity for prime and subcontracts, purchase orders, independent contractors and consultants, as required. This role involves supporting the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting using approved contract templates and negotiation to execution and renewal. The Contract Administrator will work closely with various departments and stakeholders, to include outside counsel, to ensure compliance with the company's contractual obligations and to establish protocols and procedures related to contract management.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must undergo a background check and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Job Description:

• Initiate review of all contract documents (prime and subcontracts), non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, etc., in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Initiate internal contract and subcontract project kickoff activities
• Support proposal preparation to include completion of any required representations and certifications, information to support past performance disclosures and required flowed-down clauses to subcontractors
• Create and maintain contract files to comply with regulatory requirements and company policies and guidelines
• Assist with the review and management of the organization's indirect commercial contracts and agreements
• Monitor the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for required actions, track/report activity related to the organization's CPAR evaluations
• Complete on-time submission of required government reporting, as assigned
• Familiarity with government vendor registration platforms such as SAM.gov
• Develop working knowledge of the organization's Quality Management System
• Address inquiries from customers and suppliers
• Support the development and review of various company policies and procedures
• Provide support for Business Development activities; specifically, initiating review and actioning for nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, proposal representations and certifications, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of related experience supporting Federal contracts and/or subcontract administration
• Experience working with a variety of contract types such as Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
• General knowledge and experience with FAR, DFARS, SCA and other agency supplements
• Knowledge of federal government contracts and the Contractor Performance Assessment Review (CPAR) system
• Strong proficiency with MS Office 365 skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
• Unanet experience strongly preferred
• Keen attention to detail, with strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Able to manage priorities and multi-task
• Independent worker, reliable, resourceful, motivated
• Good interpersonal skills and superior verbal/written skills, and capable of a high level of professional discretion
• Experience being privy to and protecting sensitive company information
• Familiarity with accounting procedures relevant to Federal government contracts
• Travel to Fairfax, Virginia as needed

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Benefits:

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.