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About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton is seeking a cleared Contracts Administration, Advisor to join our growing Contracts team. The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for: * Manage a portfolio of contracts of various contract types, complexities, and sizes monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns
* Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements
* Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements
* Manage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects
* Assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects
* Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes
* Analyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements as the business opportunity presents
* Support to internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutions
* Accomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles
* Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment
#MDFSP Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree.
* 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. * Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract.
* Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements. * Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements.
* Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations.
* Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (includes representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization person's documents.
* Active TS/SCI clearance
* Must be able and wiling to obtain a poly. Desired Qualifications: * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management tool
* Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational skills
* Knowledge of contract types and terms
* The ability to understand and implement policies and procedures
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Current TS/SCI with poly clearance
Details Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.