Senior Contracts Administrator

Position Title:SeniorContracts Administrator
Requisition ID:1764
Position Location:Fairfax VA
Position Reports To:Director Contracts
Supervises Others:No

At Trident Systems we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organizations collective expertise through collaborative development processes which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative high-performance solutions that meet our customers evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD Intelligence Community and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Senior Contracts Administrator supports the full lifecycle of contract and subcontract administration for both commercial and U.S. Government programs. This role partners closely with Contracts leadership program teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliant accurate and timely execution of contractual obligations. The ideal candidate brings a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. This position plays a key role in safeguarding the companys interests while enabling successful program execution across defense intelligence and space customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Director of Contracts for corporate contract and subcontract administration for Commercial and Federal Agency contracts.
• Review negotiate and administer prime contracts subcontracts NDAs teaming agreements consulting agreements purchase orders and other contractual agreements.
• Manage contracts through the full lifecycle including proposal award execution modifications change management closeout and record retention.
• Support proposal preparation contract review compliance matrices and solicitation analysis for commercial and Government opportunities.
• Coordinates with technical and/or corporate divisions on contract review compliance and execution.
• Leads and supports the preparation negotiation and administration of proposals agreements contracts subcontracts modifications and related contractual activities in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to management regarding mitigation strategies.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and related federal procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
• Support Government Property and Government Property Audits.
• Effectively interact with executive-level internal and external parties

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience / combined education)
• 6 years of related experience with a bachelors degree OR 4 years with a Masters degree (10 years of related experience in lieu of a bachelors degree)
• Experience negotiating contractual terms and conditions with commercial and Government customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office computer skills including word processing spreadsheet database and presentation software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV Accounting Software
• Strong working knowledge of export compliance regulations and U.S. Government contracting requirements including ITAR FAR and DFARS.
• Experience supporting Government Property administration activities including GFP tracking property clauses DCMA interactions and compliance with FAR Part 45 and DFARS 252.245 requirements preferred.

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental maternity and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact

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