Principal Contracts Administrator

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.

We are looking for a Contracts Administrator, to support  the Navy Cyber Warfare Dev Group (NCWDG) to independently performs a full range of complex duties with primary emphasis toward ensuring contractual relationships between the company, its government customers, and subcontractors in conformance with SBA, FAR/DFAR, company objectives and state and federal law. This position is responsible for creating, revising, reviewing, negotiating, and overseeing company held federal contracts. Position is located at Annapolis Junction, MD.

**Must be a US Citizen**

***Requires a current Top Secret security clearance. A CI Polygraph will be required within 6 months.***

 

Duties include, but not limited to:

• • Develop, track, monitor, and evaluate IMPs and IMSs 
  • Track, distribute, and maintain vendor contract data requirement lists 
  • Identify deficiencies, recommend modifications and solutions, and provide comments 
  • Manage databases, schedules, action item lists, meeting minutes and briefing support data for the program and staff 
  • Develop spend plans and coordinate with the financial team for inclusion in the fiscal year budget plans 
  • Estimate cost requirements, in support of program milestones, justify costs and manpower requirements, explain delays in program spending, modify program and budget submittals based on delays, and support budget process/budget reviews as required. 
  • Administers assigned contracts and subcontracts to include but not limited to contract modifications, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements, proposal preparation, and contract negotiation with existing or prospective clients. 
  • Generates reports on contract activity as required, ensuring a timely processing of technical, financial reports and deliverables. 
  • Coordinating with other company functions as required to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, scheduling required reviews, and obtaining required review and approval signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual document. 
  • Adheres to contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards for areas of responsibility. 
  • Serves as a liaison with the PMO and customers regarding contracting issues. 
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations. 
  • Coordinate with Subcontractors for preparation of contractual documentation, modifications, customer requests and any other subcontract matters that arise. Maintain contract files ensuring compliance with CPSR requirements and in accordance with DCAA & DCMA audit guidelines. 
  • Develop or review prime contract and subcontractor flow down documents to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements and to minimize company liability. 
  • Perform all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order processing including, but not limited to, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements, and other commitments 
  • Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) preparation, data collection, tracking, and submission to customers. 
  • Assist the HR department and Finance Department in performance of contractual agreements. 
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Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills

The required skills and knowledge include:

• Proficient level knowledge of Federal and DoD acquisition regulations to include FAR, DFARS, and DoD 5000.02 
• Must have solid knowledge/operation of MS Office software 
• Detail and process oriented 
• Ability to interact professionally and productively at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong organization and follow-up skills 

 

The minimum years of related experience required:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in contracts support for research and development acquisition 

 

Education

 

The minimum level of education required is:

• 4 Year degree from accredited university in a business or finance related discipline  

 

Desired Requirements

 

The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:

• Deltek Costpoint Project Setup Experience 

 

 

Other Qualifications

 

Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include:

• TOP SECRET CURRENT/ACTIVE
  • Possess eligibility for access to be upgraded to a TS/SCI in the NEAR future upon hire - (ALL HIRES WILL MAINTAIN AN SCI - MAG Will Upgrade your TS to TS/SCI - IF YOU POSSES THE BACKGROUND TO BE UPGRADED)  
  • Be able to successfully pass a Counterintelligence polygraph examination in the future  
  • Possess an investigation that is current within 6 years. 
  • Personnel who are enrolled in CE will also be eligible
• DAU Contracting Level 1 OR DAU Business-FM Level 1 (equivalent / alternative qualifications equal to the DAU requirement might be taken into consideration on a case by case basis) 

 

 

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $170000 to $200000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.