Contract Administrator

DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE...URS is the largest global engineering design firm and a leading U.S.
federal government contractor providing a comprehensive range of
professional planning, design, systems engineering and technical
assistance, program and construction management, and operations and
maintenance services. We have 29,400 employees in two divisions: the URS
Division and the EG&G Division, which includes the operations of Lear
Siegler Services. Together, we serve the U.S. federal government, state and
local government agencies and private-industry clients, including Fortune
500 companies worldwideInterest Category: Legal/Contracts/ProcurementJob Description: Serves as an administrator in relation to the prime contact for EG&G DMI. Performs duties associated with routine contract formulation, negotiations, and maintenance for the TOCDF Prime Contract. Ensuring prime contract requirements efficiently completed in compliance with Government and EG&G’s policies and procedures. Supports all departments in EG&G DMI in the preparation of cost proposals for the purpose of requesting budget in order to complete the required projects. Apply cost factors and conduct special studies to develop cost related data, and consult with clients, vendors, and other outside organizations to discuss cost proposals and resolve issues.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Provide internal financial control services to ensure all contract administration activities are efficiently developed and reported.
Provide guidance and coordination to project manager engaged in formulating rough order of magnitude cost proposals for their project.
Prepare cost proposal specifically designed to facilitate contract negotiation and administration in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and local policies and procedures.
Assist with audit reports and internal proposal reviews
Assist the Financial Services Manager/DMI Controller and Support Service Manager in the preparation and negotiation of forward pricing rates and agreements
Perform price/cost analysis of subcontractor rates and bid information to verify that the proposed costs represent the best value to the government
Perform research into market rates for different labor categories as well as manufactured and commercial products
Apply understanding and use of a number of basic pricing models in verifying rates
Utilize different sectors of the vendor community and understand the difference in pricing structure used by staff augmentation companies as opposed to engineering and technical entities.
Provide assistance to Project Managers, Cost Account Managers (CAMs), Requisitioners, and Buyers in the form of instruction, guidance, and recommendations, in relation to pricing and Industry Standards
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of an approved certified Contract Purchasing System.
May prepare cost estimates specifically designed to facilitate contract administration/negotiation and budget/cost administration in a technical environment.
May compile data for preparation of complex or multiple cost estimates and resulting operating budgets and continually monitors data to ensure accuracy and reliability of data integrity.
Assist in the preparation and negotiation of forward pricing rates and agreements.xurs09x
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URS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. M/F/V/D.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements: Incumbent must possess an Associates Degree + 8 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR a Master’s Degree + 4 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR Ph.D. OR 12 years equivalent specialized training and work experience. In addition, the incumbent must be able to demonstrate 5 years experience in a related field requiring a thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations. The incumbent must have the ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and myriad objectives, reach consensus on complex issues in a timely manner, and provide guidance to others in performing interrelated tasks in an efficient and effective manner.