Contracts Administrator

Company Overview:

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview:

QinetiQ is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Contracts. This individual will have experience making enhancements and/or creating existing processes, procedures and templates, delivering internal training for key stakeholders, as needed, and supporting pre and post award actions.

*Remote Flexibility*

Responsibilities:

• Cradle to grave contracts administration including but not limited to preparing and negotiating nondisclosure agreements and teaming agreements;
• Negotiating, and finalizing Government contract agreements providing post award contract administration
• Support and drive program management support that stay consistent with contract requirements and company goals
• Understands mandatory flowdowns when it comes to FAR/DFAR and other agency clauses
• Capable of supporting multiple contracts and internal customers
• Able to understand Government RFP requirements, advise management on potential risk
• Negotiates and administer a high volume of contract actions
• Effectively communicate issues and propose solution(s) to solving contractual challenges.
• Performs other duties, including special projects, associated with this position, as assigned by management.
• Support Supply Chain and Subcontracts as an advisor when necessary.
• Support customization of a subcontract template based on unique prime contract requirements when applicable.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 4-7 years of experience in leading T&M, FFP, and cost reimbursable efforts related to:
• • contracts proposal support
• contract development, negotiation, and management, including identifying applicable prime contract flow down clauses and assisting with the creation of documentation and files
• Must be familiar with the FAR and be willing to research agency supplements, as appropriate.
• Must be proactive and put in effort to stay up to date on Federal Regulatory requirements
• Must have good communications skills for internal, external customers
• Must be familiar with negotiating NDAs and TAs
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and demonstrate strong time management and critical thinking skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to research issues and to propose innovative alternatives to solving challenges.
• Must have excellent MS Word and MS Excel skills.

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this role is $90,000- $120,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.