Contracts Administrator, Principal at Waltham

Systems Engineering and Integration
Product Design, Process Systems Design, Production Equipment Development, Instrumentation & Control, Systems Integration, Analysis & Simulation, Human Factors, Nondestructive Inspection & Evaluation, Energy Systems, Food Processing Equipment, Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical

Research & Development
Advanced Materials, Electromagnetics & Electric Machines, Thermal Systems
Structures & Analysis, Embedded Software, Diagnostics & Prognostics
Sensors, Biomedical Products/Solutions, Medical Device Development

Products Including:

• TALON® robots
• LAST® add-on Armor
• PADS® Our Precision Air Drop
• Ears® gunshot detection systems
• Dragon RunnerTM SUGVs.
• Instrumentation and sensor systems for machine condition and asset monitoring

NOTE:

• Any external applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background check
• QinetiQ North America is an AA/EEO Employer.

TSG-I

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a senior member of the Contracts Administration Team who will support multiple Business Lines within QNA Technology Solutions Group in the administration of contracts and subcontracts (incoming).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the management of the contracts/subcontracts review, acceptance and administration. Conducts a review of a customer contract for comparison against the QNA TSG proposal and recommends contract/subcontract for acceptance when all issues are resolved in coordination with the appropriate Business Line responsible party. Reviews terms and conditions, including proper FAR/DFAR inclusion (when required). Works closely with the Director of Contracts to resolve terms and conditions issues/assess risk factors and determine acceptance of the contract by QNA TSG. Conducts contract negotiation of routine contracts and subcontracts for both Government and private industry customers. Participates during the proposal stage to gain a full understanding of the program requirements and potential. Will be fully responsible for the management and administration of 20-50 contracts/delivery orders/subcontracts ranging in value from $25K to $100 million with durations from six months to six years. Manages/administers the contract from its initial proposal to pre-award phase through delivery to finalization of billing/payments via the Costpoint ERP System per QNA policy/procedure. Initiates documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications; and prepares special reports and analyses as required. Monitors company performance by contract for conformance to original proposal/contractual Statement of Work to include timely delivery, compliance with QNA TSG ISO procedures, period of performance and limitation of funds. Reviews and resolves all issues affecting company compliance and working closely with the Legal Department; ensures satisfaction of legal requirements. Participate in contract kick-off meetings as required

COMPETENCIES:
Functional Knowledge - Readily shares knowledge/expertise with others. Continuously scans environment for new ideas. Creative application of ideas to programs.

Contract Expertise - Strong background in both government and commercial terms and conditions, and FAR/DFAR regulations

Teamwork - Fosters cross-functional teamwork.

Customer Focus - Lives and creates a services mind-set throughout organization.

Strategic/Business Acumen - Understands business model. Aligns contracting goals with business strategy. Strong financial understanding of budgets and cost/benefit analysis helpful.

Decision Making - Anticipates potential problems and proactively interfaces with appropriate personnel. Solicits inputs and collaborates on solutions.

Change Management - Initiates change rather than reacting to external pressure. Facilitates change efforts through collaboration.

Complexity and Flexibility - Works with abstract ideas or situations across functional areas of the business

Communication - Builds consensus for decisions. Breaks down barriers and develops influential relationships. Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers (Business Line personnel, Finance and Accounting, Shared Services) as well as external customers to include direct customer, DCMA and DCAA and vendors where appropriate

Planning/Organizing - Develops clear goals and plans with milestones. Monitors progress to plan independently

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Business Management and 7-9 years associated Government contracting experience

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Waltham, Company: QinetiQ North America, Inc..