Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator Job Description Job Title: National Division Contract Administrator Reports to: Division Director Status: Salary (range $37,000 – $41,000 per year) Contract Administrator Job Summary: The Contract Administrator manages the administration of Akal contracts and contracting processes. The Contract Administrator ensures proper organization of materials, timely resolution of contractual issues, and compliance to contractual requirements and deliverables. Essential Functions: • Coordinate contract administration functions with Corporate Contract Administration department • Oversee all aspects of the contract administration functions and ensure completion of tasks and projects. • Ensure compliance to all contractual requirements and deliverables. o Maintain and continually improve existing contract administration processes in coordination with Corporate Contract Administration department. o Work cooperatively with onsite managers and administrative personnel to implement and maintain contract administration systems. o Report any breakdowns in the contract administrative processes to Division Director. • Ensure that all contractual documents are regularly updated, organized properly and neatly filed at all times. • Ensure that all contractual documents are distributed to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. • Track contract value and ensure that contract is not under or over worked. • Respond to inquiries and requests for information, utilizing the contractual tools available for research, clarification and interpretation, in a timely, thorough and accurate manner. • Ensure that federal, state and local regulations that govern contracted work are adhered to. • Establish and maintain communications with customers, field personnel and appropriate corporate personnel. • Continually update and refine policies and procedures related to Government Contract Administration. • Participate in contract start-ups and closings. • Oversee and coordinate contract rollovers. Determine pay rates and benefits and communicate them to the appropriate departments. • Adapt and respond to any other additional or modified contractual requirements that may arise.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: • College Degree Preferred • Minimum of 2 yrs experience in similar role • Consistency and attention to detail • Ability to communicate professionally with Contracting Officers • Clarity in Communication & Thinking • Excel Proficiency • Excellent problem solving & analysis • Ability to learn and be trained • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Organized filing skills • Excellent internet research skills • Ability to work efficiently and independently • Excellent organization skills • Ability to be trained on advanced Winteam functions • Ability to use and work within computer networks • Professional work habits • Ability to work and communicate diplomatically • Ability to take direction/guidance • Ability to work Independently • Exceptional legal language and documentation analysis skills • Self starter and ability to work independently • Ability to communicate and interface with lawyers • Excellent ability to prioritizing and multi-task • Commitment to Akal's mission • Strong knowledge of SCA, FAR, FLSA • Capacity to manage multifaceted projects • Ability to understanding of Akal's internal operations • Strong Information Technology skills