Senior Contracts Administrator (Part-Time)

LinQuest is seeking a part-time Senior Contracts Administrator to join our team near Colorado Springs, CO, or Orlando, FL. A hybrid or remote work schedule is possible. US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance is required.

The Senior Contracts Administrator will support the day-to-day operations of contract programs and collaborate with internal departments for compliance obligations. You will support the day-to-day administration and execution of contracts associated with new and renewing contracts assigned to you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide contractual proposal support to program team by taking an active role in negotiation of favorable terms and conditions.

• Participate in negotiating contract terms and conditions.

• Review documentation and interpretation of contractual rights and obligations internally and externally, ensure that due diligence is practiced in complying with stated terms and conditions.

• Process and negotiate Customer requests for termination. Works together with Finance to assure all costs are collected for the claim and presented to the customer.

• Initiates the Contract Review process by documenting the customer's order and contract flow-down requirements and routes those requirements to the appropriate internal departments.

• Fosters positive relationships with internal and external customers.

• Maintain detailed and compliant contract files

• Track contract authorizations, funding levels, deliverable and customer correspondence.

• Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements.

• Support proposal efforts.

• Update contract related information in contract management system and other databases.

• Assist in negotiations (Contracts, NDAs, TAs, ACAs).

Required Skills and Experience:

• 6+ years of experience.

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in business, finance, accounting or supply management or related field, or equivalent preferred. An Associates and 2 years additional experience or HS Diploma/GED and 4 years additional experience may be considered.

• Knowledge in U.S. Government (FAR/DFARs) Contracting.

• Ability to effectively work with the management of other organizations as well as representatives of Government agencies.

• Prior experience with various contract types such as IDIQs, Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, etc.

• Experience with contract negotiations.

• Ability to work well under pressure and short deadlines.

• Ability to work with little oversight and follow established policies and procedures including acquisition laws and regulations.

• Conversant in Microsoft Office applications.

• Exercises independent judgement and proactively handles supplier/vendor issues.

• Strong presentation and written communication skills.

• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM) or similar.

• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance is required.

Compensation for Colorado: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $75,000 to $110,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.