Contracts Administrator - Alpharetta, GA

Nature and Scope of Position
Participates in the pre-award and post-award phases of contracts. Reviews, negotiates, and administers business aspects, terms, conditions and risk mitigation of client contracts and subcontracts for business line/unit, branch office, and/or program office. Analyzes requests for proposal (RFPs) and contract terms to assess business risks, develop pricing strategy, and support contract compliance efforts. Identifies and negotiates contract changes with clients. Facilitates adherence to company internal controls, SOX Act and best business practices.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Negotiates contract terms, pricing, change orders, and final settlements with clients.

2. Advises Project Managers (PM) in scope and administrative procedures required to achieve full contractual compliance.

3. Develops cost/pricing data for government and commercial contracts.

4. Analyzes requests for proposals (RFPs) and contract terms and apprises senior management of potential business risk. Offers possible methods of remedy, including potential clarifications for the bid/proposal submittal.

5. Develops special contract language and custom agreements to meet special project needs.

6. Prepares/reviews Insurance/Bond request.

7. Assists in the preparation of and participates in various managements review processes providing contractual expertise to the review process.

8. Interacts and communicates with government and commercial clients to ensure contract compliance.

9. Fosters PM awareness, and use of, the Shaw Matrix, Project Risk Committee (PRC), Risk Mitigation Plans (RMP) and the Job Initiation Form (JIF)

Complexity
Must be able to identify areas of potential risks to corporation (warranties, insurance, indemnification) and to enforce provisions of contract. Recommends pricing strategy and contract terms to management required to complete client negotiations. Must be able to operate independently and also contribute to a team.

Impact
Allocation and/or mitigation of risk through contract terms negotiation is critical to the company´s overall risk management program. Proposal pricing decisions and recommendations have influence on profitability of project. Identification and negotiation of changes in existing contract affect project revenue.


Working Relationships
Interacts routinely with business line/unit managers and directors to determine contract and proposal strategy. Interacts routinely with Legal, Risk Management, Purchasing and Accounting representatives. Occasionally interacts with business line/unit presidents. Interacts routinely with both government and commercial clients for contract administration purposes. Maintains membership in appropriate professional societies.

Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A

Typical Job Requirements
B.S. degree in Business Administration or related field with specialized training in contracts administration. Must have working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and commercial practices. Minimum of 8 years contract and project administration experience required.

Working Conditions
Normal working conditions with routine business travel.






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