Principal / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters Oversees all phases of the contract administration process, from initial preparation and negotiation through execution, changes or extensions, and termination. Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and trade compliance for seamless contract administration Maintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access and auditing This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience in contracts/ relevant - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience in contracts/relevant - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters Oversees all phases of the contract administration process, from initial preparation and negotiation through execution, changes or extensions, and termination. Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and trade compliance for seamless contract administration Maintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access and auditing Other duties as assigned Ability to travel several times annually, domestically and internationally Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills that support accomplishment of discipline objective to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the Corporation Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc Experience managing and negotiating Offset Agreements