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Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Forvis Mazars, LLP

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Compensation
$81–152K/yr
Location
Rocket Center, WV
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator manages contracts from business development through closeout, with a focus on customer satisfaction, financial performance, and risk mitigation. The posting describes two levels with different experience and education paths. Candidates must demonstrate contract-type experience, proposal development, negotiation, communication, decision-making, and knowledge of FAR and DFARS; working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses and defense-industry experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointContract TypesProposal DevelopmentNegotiationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingFARDFARSFAR/DFARS ClausesIndependent WorkData Entry SoftwareGovernment Contracting

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED9+ Years Applied ExperienceBachelor's+5 Years or Master's+3 YearsBachelor's+8 Years, Master's+6, or PhD+4DoD Secret ClearanceDefense Industry Experience

Full job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through contract closeout, delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. Basic Qualifications Principal Contract Administrator (Level 3): This position emphasizes skills and experience. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 9 years of applied experience. Will consider at least 5 years of applied experience with Bachelors Degree; or Masters in a related field with 3 years of experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance Must have a demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc. Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation. Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS. Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4): This position emphasizes skills and experience. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 12 years of applied experience. Will consider Bachelors degree with 8 years relevant experience; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance Must have a demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc. Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation. Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses Experience in the defense industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers Ability to work independently Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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