Contract Administration Jobs in Rome, NY (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

As a contract manager, you use your sharp negotiation tactics and talent for organization to help manage critical defense missions and acquisition strategies. We need you to bring your advanced contract management expertise to our global defense team where you'll be a trusted advisor and a valuable team member who finds creative solutions to complex problems.

As a contract manager on our team, you will support all phases of the acquisition life cycle where your expertise in contracts management will serve as the catalyst to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Your knowledge will be applied to strategic discussions for future contract opportunities and competitive proposals, analysis of solicitations and teaming agreements, negotiation, and contract management. This is an exceptional opportunity where you will become a true business partner with a direct line to the account leadership as decisions are made. In addition, you will work closely with your teammates on the defense technology contracts team with opportunities to mentor and guide junior staff.

At Booz Allen, you'll work with a collaborative team where you'll leverage your acquisition knowledge to make a positive impact.

What You'll Work On:

• Perform a wide variety of contract administration functions in support of Air Force and other DoD clients, including proposal development, cost strategies, modifications, review and negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract compliance.
• Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and suggested proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and the recommended pricing approach.
• Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Negotiate and administer contracts independently with U.S. government customers and subcontracts with large and small business contractors across the breadth of contract types.
• Negotiate teaming and non-disclosure agreements, and organizational conflict of interest plans.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience with contract pre-proposal efforts, RFP or RFQ support, proposal support and submission, and post-award contract administration
• Experience working directly with industry or government procurement officials
• Experience with different contract types, including Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Time and Materials, or Incentive Fee contracts
• Experience reviewing terms and conditions and statements of work for areas of risk and risk mitigation, in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Experience negotiating contracts with industry partners, including non-disclosure and teaming agreements
• Ability to interpret federal regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Ability to manage multiple critical internal and external deadlines
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with contract management, or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with contract management

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to collaborate with teams on topics such as intellectual property protection, organizational conflicts of interest, and sensitive data protection
• Top Secret clearance
• NCMA Professional Certification such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.