Contracts Administrator

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview:)

Spry Methods is actively seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a contracts professional with prior Federal Government contracting experience to take on increased responsibility and contribute across the contract lifecycle. Candidates should have working knowledge of contracts administration, compliance requirements, and subcontract management, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Maintains contract and subcontract files, ensuring compliance with federal reporting, regulations, and policies.
• Supports the management of GWAC and Schedule contracts, including monitoring compliance with terms, tracking modifications, and ensuring timely payment of contract access fees.
• Collaborates with the team to resolve contractual issues that may arise during contract performance, while mitigating risks and meeting customer needs.
• Drafts terms and conditions for contracts and agreements.
• Leads negotiation of subcontract agreements, including the preparation of small business subcontracting plans and incorporating prime contract flow downs and provisions into subcontracts.
• Works closely with different departments to meet contractual requirements and present a knowledgeable and unified company image to customers.
• Provide support to Program Managers and Business area leads, offering sound business advice and counsel as needed.
• Act as a primary point of contact between the company and the customer for contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects, including business agreements.
• Conducts research on contracting and compliance-related matters, and provide business advice and counsel to Operations management and functional departments in accordance with bid specifications, government regulations, and internal policies.
• Ensures the proactive maintenance of contract documentation.
• Reviews performance and contractual deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to bid specifications and contract terms.
• Reviews and prepares prime and subcontract solicitation packages, including issuing and responding to subcontract solicitation packages to support prime proposals.
• Contribute to value-added analysis of solicitation terms and conditions, identifying risks and potential mitigation strategies.
• Provides timely support to the proposal team by reviewing solicitations, identifying questions or concerns, and taking appropriate action.
• Supports the development of cost and offer volumes, as well as intellectual property and organizational conflict of interest plans as required.
• Negotiates and administration of Non-Disclosure, Teaming, Subcontractor documents, and other agreements, in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, coordinating legal reviews when necessary.
• Manages a workload effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks with attention to detail.
• Develops an understanding of the business case, financial and analytical considerations, and profit and loss implications.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• One year of Federal Government contracts/subcontracts administration.
• Familiarity with government regulations, such as FAR/DFAR, and the ability to learn and interpret these regulations within complex contracts.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with basic Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to multitask and complete work assignments within given deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and energetic attitude.
• Highly organized and results-oriented, demonstrating ownership and follow-through.
• Team player mindset, willing to collaborate and go the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Familiarity with central electronic repositories, such as SharePoint or OneDrive, is a plus.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Certification such as Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).