Contract Administrator
ABOUT THE JOB
AECOM is actively seeking a Federal Contract Administrator with a primary focus of the position to work on General Services Administration (GSA) contracts. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote schedule, with a preference to be based in one of the following locations: Chelmsford, MA or Austin, TX. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Due diligence in support of projects with new Federal Government Clients/JV's/Teaming arrangements, contract negotiation, contracts policy compliance, project audits.This position will also serve as the primary project interface with the Federal Government Client's contracting official where so designated. Must ensure adherence to the firm's signature authority policy, and facilitate approval of necessary and appropriate deviations. Coordinate with Corporate Audit Group and support periodic internal project audits, outside project audits by clients, and federal and state agency audits. The Contracts Administrator will respond to project/federal government client directives and requests involving financial information, contract compliance, cost proposals, project audit, project accounting, insurance, and other administrative issues. Ability to manage and support multiple contract types (CPAF, CPFF, FFP, T&M, & others) and task orders concurrently and respond to project/client directives and requests. In conjunction with the Project Manager, develop the negotiation strategy and plan/lead, where appropriate, conduct contract negotiations with the Federal Government Client and Prime Contractors when in the Subcontractor position. On Federal projects, will participate in strategic pricing planning and participate in technical proposal preparation in compliance with the RFP requirements and other firm policies and procedures.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree plus (2) years of Contracts Administration experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Two (2) years or more experience in Federal Contract Administration. Familiarity with Engineering projects and Federal programs. Participation in National Contract Management Association (NCMA), with interest in CFCM or CPCM certifications. Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other FAR supplements, as well as the Uniform Commercial Code with the ability to independently research regulatory issues and understand their application and consequences to our business. Working knowledge of SharePoint 2016+/O365, SharePoint Online, and Salesforce. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Team Player attitude, including acting as both as a formal and informal mentor to junior contracts managers on contracts and advocating for AECOM’s Federal Business Services (FBS) support when working with internal clients. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and business management skills. Self-starter with a “can-do” attitude that will thrive in a management structure where high standards of productivity, quality of work, and effectiveness are maintained. Additional information Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Due diligence in support of projects with new Federal Government Clients/JV's/Teaming arrangements
- Contract negotiation and contracts policy compliance
- Coordinate with Corporate Audit Group and support periodic internal project audits, outside project audits by clients, and federal and state agency audits
- Manage and support multiple contract types and task orders concurrently
- Develop the negotiation strategy and conduct contract negotiations with the Federal Government Client and Prime Contractors when in the Subcontractor position
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree plus (2) years of Contracts Administration experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- US Citizenship is required
- Two (2) years or more experience in Federal Contract Administration
- Familiarity with Engineering projects and Federal programs
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other FAR supplements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
BENEFITS
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Participation in National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- Interest in CFCM or CPCM certifications
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