Contract Specialist

6 days ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Tetra Tech Full time

Job Summary:

The Contracts Administrator will collaborate with Contracts Managers and provide beginning to end contractual support and oversight for multiple U.S. and field-based project teams. The Administrator will be expected to analyze and provide solutions to contractual issues, as well as communicate effectively with Project Managers, technical and financial staff, field offices, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare subcontracts, grants, subawards, consultant agreements, and vendor purchase order agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and client regulations.
  • Review requests for agreements from project staff.
  • Ensure that all supporting documentation and approvals are complete prior to generating agreements.
  • Review prime contract documents for signature.
  • Support project management and technical staff with contract start-up, implementation, and closeout activities.
  • Prepare contract briefing materials, instruction on field office procurement policies, required client approvals, allowances, funding, and audit file documentation.
  • Support Contracts Managers in review and negotiation of subcontractor budget estimates in response to RFPs.
  • Collect and review subcontractor proposals and pricing justification.
  • Ensure completion and accuracy of subcontractor documents.
  • Provide training on contractual issues to headquarters and field office staff.
  • Maintain central contract and subcontract files.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field, such as accounting, finance, business, or international development required.
  • Minimum three years of experience in contract administration with USG agencies.
  • Experience working with State Department contracting mechanisms required.
  • Experience with USAID awards preferred.
  • Experience in providing training on contractual regulations, policies, and procedures preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations including FAR, DOSAR and AIDAR, as well as other agency-specific regulations.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. government contract types.
  • Familiarity with cost and pricing principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience working both independently and on a team.
  • Ability to research, apply, and communicate policies and regulations.
  • Strong writing, research, problem-solving, and exceptional organizational skills.
  • Fluency in English required. Proficiency in Spanish preferred.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services. We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Tetra Tech is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page.


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