Overview In this role, you provide contract administration support within a fast-paced DoD/IC-focused environment, enabling timely awards, modifications, and compliance. You'll work closely with the client's Contracts office, CO, COTR, and Program Manager to ensure accurate documentation and effective contracting decisions. You'll apply knowledge of acquisition lifecycle, pricing, and financing strategies to support source selections, negotiations, and contract close-outs. This opportunity lets you shape contracting processes within a mission-driven team at QinetiQ US.
Compensation / Benefits- workplace flexibility
- health and well-being support
- purpose-driven work
- competitive salary
- opportunity to work with a mission-driven team
- professional development opportunities
Responsibilities- Provide contract administration support including data-call responses and reporting for CO, COTR, and Program Manager
- Interface with DoD financial systems, DAI & WHS
- Maintain compliant and accurate contract files per regulatory standards
- Prepare contract awards and modifications per NAM/FAR guidance
- Review and process documentation including appropriate clauses and approvals
- Develop and maintain key contractual documents including negotiation memorandums
- Review and advise on SOWs, J&As, acquisition plans, and other contracting documents
- Provide contracting guidance to COTR, Program Control, and Security
- Conduct and support market research and prepare related documentation
- Analyze cash flow for contract decisions and recommend appropriate contract types
- Identify appropriate procurement methods and contract financing strategies
- Recommend competition types and justify selections
- Provide support for source selections, pre/post-award debriefings, and protest resolutions
- Conduct cost/price analysis and identify the need for certified pricing data
- Prepare and support negotiations for all contract elements including schedule, performance, and pricing
- Track and support government property usage and issue resolution
- Assist with expired contract processing and close-out documentation
- Calculate final contract prices and resolve contract payment issues
- Identify and escalate indicators of fraud or misconduct
- Assess, recommend, and document subcontracting plans and compliance issues (OCI, ITAR)
- Support delivery and acceptance documentation and ensure contract adherence
Key requirements- TS/SCI-Eligible - active TS/SCI or recently debriefed within 24 months; SAP Eligible
- Bachelor's degree in business, administration or similar area
- Minimum of 5 years of contracting experience in contractor or federal employee role
- Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel and/or other Microsoft products
- Excellent communication, teamwork orientation, and self-motivation
- communication
- teamwork
- independence
- contract administration
- SOWs and JAs
- market research
