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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Administrator to join our team!  In this role you will provide on-site support to our Washington DC-based customer/client performing contract administration assignments for all phases of architecture/engineering, renovation, construction, design and services contracts.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare acquisitions in adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Office of Management & Budget, and U.S Government Accountability Office as applicable.

• Generate and/or review solicitation documents such as Request for Proposals, contracts, modifications, sole source justifications, source selection memorandums, and other various

• Review Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for accuracy and completeness and accurate use of contract laws, regulations, GAO principles and practices Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy

• Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches

• Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues

• Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Solves significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed by project procedures and practices

• Identifies contractual problems and takes appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution

• Follows up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Ongoing assistance to corporate entities in the Accounting/Financial arena

• Provide regular reporting to senior management on contract issues

• Local travel within the DC Metropolitan area for occasional meetings.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and typically 5+ years of contract administration experience supporting Federal Government contracts is required.

• Strong working knowledge of contract negotiation and management, of both Prime Federal Government and Commercial Subcontracts, including strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR and other FAR Supplements.

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledgeable in a wide range of Contracting Types, including:   Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) , and Time-and-Materials (T&M) or Time-and-Labor Hours, Design-Build, Architect-Engineer Contract (A/E) and methods i.e. (Sole source contracts, Small Business Set-Aside (SSSBS), Job Order Contract (JOC), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contracts.

• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration, including: Service Now, PRISM, Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, SAM.gov, Federal procurement Data System (FPDS), Current version of ERP/Peoplesoft, and familiarity with Costpoint

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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