Senior Contracts Administrator - Public Sector, Operations

Job Summary:

The Contracts & Compliance Sr. Associate is responsible for conducting contracts and compliance issues related to all aspects of business development, practice development and project delivery activities. In this role, the Contracts & Compliance Sr. Associate will be charged with participating in leadership discussions to build the client base necessary to make the Federal Practice successful.

Job Duties:

Contract Vehicles:

• Researches and identifies relevant contract vehicles (non-competitive and competitive)
• Prepares and drafts contractual and firm information to secure contract vehicles
• Assists with proposal language for competitive contract vehicles
• Complies with all ongoing contract vehicle requirements

Teaming Agreements:

• Drafts and negotiates non-disclosure agreements with potential teaming partners
• Drafts and negotiates teaming agreements with pursuit partners
• Drafts and negotiates subcontracts with teaming partners

Proposal Support:

• Reviews RFQs and RFPs and identifies proposal response and contract delivery compliance requirements
• Prepares proposal responses for contractual compliance requirements
• Reviews relevant RFQ and RFP clauses including FAR or GSA Schedule clauses
• Partners with BDO legal department and outside counsel to determine firm recommendations and responses
• Coordinates with government acquisition and contracts representatives
• Supports development and submission of RFQ and RFP clarification questions

Project Compliance:

• Administers and complies with all contract delivery requirements
• Maintains primary contact with Government Contracting Officer regarding all aspects of contract kickoff, deliverable timeline, other provisions
• Reviews and processes Modifications from Government clients and Prime contractors.
• Assists in inception to close-out contract administration

Compliance Maintenance:

• Maintains internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
• Conducts periodic compliance audits as required by federal government regulations for federal contractors

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelors degree, required
• Advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• Four (4) years or more of relevant contracts and compliance experience with the Federal Government, required
• Three (3) years or more supporting Federal Government proposals, required
• Experience applying knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Defense Acquisitions Regulations and other applicable contracting rules, requirements and procedures, required
• Prior experience working within a professional services firm, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, required
• Prior experience utilizing online documentation / proposal software, preferred
• Knowledge of CRM systems or database systems, specifically SharePoint, preferred
• Knowledge of Government systems, specifically SAM.gov, PIEE and GSA.gov, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding of Federal Government proposal processes and requirements as well as procurement processes and policies required
• Well developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus
• Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $105,000 - $125,000 Maryland Range: $105,000 - $125,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $105,000 - $125,000 Washington DC Range: $105,000 - $125,000