Contracts Administrator (Projects)
Honu Services

Job Description and Responsibilities

This position works under the general supervision of the Contracts Manager in a fast paced and dynamic work environment. The primary responsibilities of the Contracts Administrator (Projects) include activities related to the full life cycle of contract administration support including, but not limited to:

• Provide overall contract management, including review, drafting, negotiation, flow-down and interpretation of terms and conditions, and other contract documents from award to close-out.
• Contract negotiation and contract administration to ensure proper contract attainment and implementation of contract requirements in accordance with company policies.
• Project setup and modification entry in department databases.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, and resolves risk issues in a timely manner.
• Review and analyze contract documents to determine contractual obligations and risks; explain these commitments to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in and assist with internal and external audits.
• Maintain current knowledge regarding developments and changes in government contract law through such avenues as research, articles, conferences, and training or continuing education.

• Interprets contracts to ensure alignment with company objectives and policies.
• Ensures contracts and subcontracts contain all appropriate terms and conditions.
• Monitor project end dates and manage related renewals in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Support internal policies and procedures in the execution of contract administration duties.
• Willingness to establish, attend, and actively participate in meetings with customers and partners.
• Utilize contract management databases and other repositories to ensure the contracts and related correspondence are properly stored and tracked. Ability to understand and identify RFP/RFQ requirements and proposal submissions, labor requirements, pricing, rate applications, and applicability of proposal to contract awards.

Breadth of duties may span several sub-specialties and may be either company-specific, typically handling pre-award and post-award administration, or more broadly defined encompassing the Enterprise as a whole.

Must successfully complete a comprehensive test scenario prior to the in-person interview.

Compensation Minimum: $65,000.00

Compensation Maximum: $85,000.00

Job Requirements:

Required

• 2-4 years of contract administration experience as an attorney, paralegal, contract administrator, or contract specialist.
• Knowledge and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements.
• Knowledge and experience with various contract and subcontract types (Ex: T&M, FFP, IDIQ, CPFF, and Task Order contract types).
• Technical competence in the contracting domain to be able to provide guidance to the clients and engage with vendors.
• Proficiency in all MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Etc..
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Contracts Management, or related field and equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work independently with confidence.
• Strong planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively and work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers, and other external parties.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to actively engage with contracts resources for help and to develop and share best practices.
• The ability to lead and mentor less experienced professional employees.
• Able to work directly with multiple clients during all phases of contract performance.
• Possess the ability to interpret and apply company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. Government regulations, (i.e., FAR, DFAR).
• Ability to participate on cross-functional teams both within the contracts department and with other corporate departments while maintaining a collaborative environment.

Prefer (not mandatory)

• Deltek Costpoint Experience - setting up a project, managing the workforce, understanding the Time & Expense interface, running project summary reports, etc.
• NCMA CPCM/CFCM certification a plus.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Remote Nationwide

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have enough mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weigh up to thirty (30) pounds, as necessary.

Honu Services, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Honu Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

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