Senior Contracts Administrator

Company: Westat
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Westat is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join the fast-paced corporate contracts unit. You will support the full life-cycle of contract management activities and lead a team of contracts staff. Job Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the contractual activities of a business unit. Lead and oversee a team of Contract Administrators and Specialists. Review and negotiate all types of agreements, including Teaming Agreements, Contracts, Grants and Subcontracts. Perform pre-award reviews of RFPs and contractual documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and solicitation requirements. Provide contractual and business guidance to Westat's research staff. Collaborate and provide support to various internal departments including: Accounting, Legal, Finance and Marketing. Support the development and updates of policies and process documents. Perform risk-assessments and compliance reviews in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements. Basic Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and 10 years of progressive experience in Federal Government contracting including 5 years in a management or leadership role. Experience negotiating prime contracts and subcontracts. Experience reviewing and preparing proposal documents. Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree in business, law or contract related discipline. Experience administering Health and Human Services contracts. Familiarity with GSA schedules and Best-In-Class contracting. Experience with Deltek products including: Costpoint, Contracts and Purchasing Modules. You must have excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; detail-oriented and work well in a team environment. Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in: * Employee Stock Ownership Plan * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Paid Parental Leave * Vacation Leave * Sick Leave * Holiday Leave * Professional Development * Health Advocate * Employee Assistance Program * Travel Accident Insurance * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Short Term Disability Insurance * Long Term Disability Insurance * Life and AD&D Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance * Supplemental Life Insurance * Flexible Spending Account * Health Savings Account Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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