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Contracts Administrator

Location: Rockville, MD
Job # 117923
Date Posted: 11/12/09
 
  XL  is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support one of our prestigious client's Contracting Department located at Headquarters in Rockville, MD.

Our client is  innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. They provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 600 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. They also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides cradle-to-grave contract administration support to assigned contracts in compliance with Foundation policies and Federal contract requirements.

2. Enters and maintains contract and financial information into Peoplesoft accounting system. Monitors financial status to ensure Limitation of Funds notifications are submitted and costs incurred are allowable under contract.

3. Advises Principal Investigators, researchers and HJF personnel regarding contract requirements, understanding contract terms, and providing necessary budget changes and justifications.

3. Drafts, negotiates and administers assigned Foundation contracts and subcontracts
ensuring all contract requirements are met. Maintains fully organized and compliant files.

4. Provides certifications, clearances, approvals, and documentation required for all contracts and contract modifications.

5. Drafts or reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure that Federal requirements, prime contract provisions, and the Foundation's best interests are met. Develops pricing on assigned contracts as required.

6. Completes contract and subcontract close-out documents on a timely basis.

7. Completes other projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
Knowledge of FAR and OMB Circulars Al 10, 122 & 133. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, to meet deadlines, and to interact well with team members and customers. Proficiency in microsoft excel required.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher is required

Minimum Experience: 4 plus years' contracting experience

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: NCMA, CPCM or CACM certifications
desirable.

Work Environment: Office environment

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.
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