The successful applicant will become part of the company's contracts organization and will support various Government programs, capture and proposal activities as well as provide contract operations support. The successful candidate will be a direct report to Contracts Leadership and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the business managers, operations managers, capture managers and other functional teams throughout the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through contract closeout, delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. Candidate's ability to build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement is key. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with team members, including in an advisory role to program management, site management and the customers. Candidate will have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS). In this role, the selected candidate will: Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout. Administer daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; such activities will include establishing payment terms, initiating, and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives. Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems. Participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process. Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines. Basic Qualification Staff Contract Administrator (Level 5): This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider Bachelors Degree and at least 15 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management or Masters Degree with 13 years relevant experience; In lieu of formal degree, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 19 years of relevant experience Must be able to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, business management, finance, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS Must have a demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost Reimbursable , Firm Fixed Price, etc. Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills Must possess excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation Advanced skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the defense industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers Ability to work independently Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools Advanced understanding of Government contracting requirements Salary Range: $117,800 - $176,600