Job Description
Principal Contracts Administrator
Job Locations
US-OH-Dayton | US-MA-Wakefield
ID
2024-4866
Category
Contracts
Type
Full Time
Hours/Week
40
Location : Name
Dayton OH
Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity for a Principal Contracts Administrator to support contracts across Odyssey's diverse portfolio of contracts. The ideal candidate would have an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) acquisition background. This role can be based at our Wakefield, MA, or Dayton, OH, offices.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
All aspects of contract administration support (including proposal development, contract negotiation, contract administration and execution, and contract closeout processes) for U.S. Government contracts with a focus on Services and Software.
Evaluation of contract documents to determine requirements, clarification areas, negotiation with terms and conditions (with the required research), the necessity for amendments, and the ability for Odyssey to comply with contractual obligations.
Maintain communications with all stakeholders proactively to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.
Executing Teaming Agreements and Consultant Agreements
Executing Non Disclosure Agreements
Ensure final contract documents are consistent with negotiated agreements and draft memos accordingly.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers as the Contract Representative to Operations for assigned contracts and provide guidance, interpretation, advice, and counsel to Operations and Accounting regarding Contract matters.
Actively participate in Department process improvement initiatives, new procedures, software packages, and interdepartmental activities.
Perform other duties as assigned, including working with Legal on Intellectual Property-related matters.
Promote an ethics-based business culture in his/her scope of responsibility to ensure full compliance with Odyssey's Employee Handbook and related policies.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Ability to obtain a secret clearance
Education: BA or BS in Business Administration or related discipline
Years' experience: At least seven 7 years experience in DoD/U.S. Government contracting or 6 years experience in DoD/U.S. Government contracting with Masters Degree
Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) acquisition background
Experience with Costpoint
Familiarity and experience supporting all contract types in DoD/U.S. Government space
Experience interpreting contract requirements, contract change impacts, and supporting the development of U.S. Government Contract proposals.
Experience researching and learning FAR/DFARs clauses, applicability, negotiation, and positioning relative to the acquisition and procurement process.
Experience and proficient knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Ability to effectively establish working relationships with all customers, both internally and externally
Must be a self-starter that requires minimal supervision. The candidate must be able to handle multiple assignments and achieve or exceed program deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to quickly solve problems with limited supervision
Desire to manage people
Ability to handle multiple assignments and achieve or exceed program deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Subcontracts Administration
Additional Information:
Location: Wakefield, MA or Dayton, OH
Travel: 15%
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Company Overview
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Pregnancy, National Origin, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Or Expression, Marital Status, Genetic Information, Protected Veteran Status, Or Other Factors Protected By Federal, State, And/or Local Law. This Policy Applies To All Terms And Conditions Of Employment
