Contract Administrator - Education - Remote
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Job SummaryWestat is seeking a Contracts Administrator to
join our fast-paced corporate contracts team supporting Westat's
education contracts. In this role you will support the full
lifecycle of contract administration activities from pre-award to
project closeout with a focus on compliance and organizational risk
management, strategic client engagement, and collaboration with
technical Westat practice areas and new business development.Job
Responsibilities--- Support pre-award and proposal activities,
review solicitation terms, serve as a resource to interpret funding
requests, regulations, and requirements.--- Review and prepare
contracts, subcontracts, modifications, teaming agreements,
non-disclosure agreements, and other forms and documents.---
Support negotiations including terms and conditions and assist in
the processes for executing contracts, subcontracts, and other pre-
and post-award agreements.--- Engage with federal contracting
representatives and other clients on matters related to terms and
conditions, rules and regulations, and other compliance
requests.--- Support Westat's Education Studies practice staff,
providing guidance on contractual and compliance issues.--- Create,
maintain, and update contract files and ensure contractual
documents meet regulatory requirements and company policies and
procedures.--- Support vendor and subcontractor management.---
Participate and assist in group process improvement efforts.Basic
Qualifications--- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a
minimum of 4 years of progressive contract management experience
administering federal government contracts.--- Demonstrated
knowledge of common contract instruments, including CR, FFP,
T&M and IDIQ.--- Experience working with the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR)--- Experience using collaboration
tools such as Microsoft Teams.Preferred Qualifications---
Experience with U.S. Department of Education contracts.--- Exposure
to GSA Schedules, federal BPAs, and other contracting vehicles
(GWAC and IDIQ).--- Experience with Deltek products including
Costpoint and the Contracts and Purchasing modules, plus Box and
Smartsheet.--- Experience recommending, reviewing, and negotiating
multiple agreement types.--- Familiarity with reviewing
solicitation terms and conditions and proposal and award budgets,
basic cost/price analysis, and representation and certification
documentation.Other Required Qualifications--- Demonstrated
communication skills--- Collaboration with teams, managers and/or
clients--- Organization skills, including time management
ability--- Detail orientedWestat offers a well-rounded and
comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life
balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate
in:
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