ARA Corporate Contracts is looking for a Senior Government Contracts professional with 5-7 years of experience in FAR/DFAR based government contracts.  This position located in Albuquerque, NM supports program managers and senior executives of the ARA Divisions throughout the US as well as interdepartmental staff at corporate headquarters in Albuquerque, NM.  The ideal candidate has experience on the SELLER side of government contracts with extensive knowledge in FAR / DFAR. The right application will entail excellent communication and customer service skills, works well in a team environment, and is detail-oriented and organized. 

Introduction

The Corporate Contracts group in Applied Research Associates (ARA) is looking for a Senior Government Contracts Administrator with 5-7 years of experience in FAR/DFAR based government contracts. This position supports Program Managers and Senior Executives of the ARA Divisions throughout the US, as well as inter-departmental staff at corporate headquarters in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate has experience on the SELLER side of government contracts with extensive knowledge in FAR / DFAR. The right application will entail excellent communication and customer service skills, works well in a team environment, is detail-oriented and organized.

This position is part of the Albuquerque, NM based Corporate Contracts team however, there is potential for a virtual assignment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers contracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, for major contracts.
• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff.
• Advises program managers and senior executives on Data Rights Assertions and IP protection.
• Provides advice and interpretation of contract requirements to program managers and senior executives.
• Administers contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Supports preparation of cost proposals including pricing review and cost proposal risk assessment; leads organizational conflict of interest assessments.
• Prepares and/or reviews non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other miscellaneous contractual documents
• Coordinates with program managers to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.