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ANSER · 1 week ago

Senior Contracts Administrator

Chantilly, VA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. They are seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to provide comprehensive acquisition and contract management support to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), assisting in all phases of contract execution and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

ConsultingNational SecurityNon ProfitPublic SafetyRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and maintain all contractual documentation, including solicitations, awards, modifications, and closeout packages, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NRO Acquisition Manual (NAM) requirements

Coordinate with contracting officers, program managers, and financial personnel to support acquisition planning, negotiation, and execution activities

Conduct market research, analyze proposals, and recommend appropriate contract types, methods, and incentives to meet program objectives

Assist in drafting source selection criteria, pre-award and post-award debriefings, and related acquisition documentation for government review

Support price and cost analyses, including reviewing proposals, assessing certified cost or pricing data, and recommending contract financing strategies

Monitor contract performance, delivery, and payment activities to ensure compliance and timely issue resolution

Maintain contract files and records in the NRO’s Electronic Procurement Exchange (EPX) Studio and other approved systems

Assist in managing contract closeout activities, settlements, and documentation to support completion and audit readiness

Identify potential risks, such as fraud indicators or conflicts of interest, and recommend appropriate mitigation or corrective actions

Prepare reports, briefings, and data-call responses for contracting leadership and senior management

Qualification

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)NRO Acquisition Manual (NAM)Contract ManagementNRO financial systemsBachelor’s degreeActive TS/SCI clearanceCost/Price AnalysisProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field

Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph

Minimum of 8 years of experience in federal contracting or acquisition management, preferably within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC)

Prior experience supporting a NRO Program

Comprehensive understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), NRO Acquisition Manual (NAM), and Office of Contracts policies and procedures

Proficiency with NRO financial and contracting systems such as NEAR, NFIS, FIRST, and EPX Studio

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred

Ability to analyze requirements, determine appropriate contracting methods, and make sound recommendations under limited supervision

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate alternatives and support complex acquisitions

Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification preferred

Experience supporting contract negotiations, cost/price analysis, or source selection activities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor information for various audiences

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple concurrent contracts

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic acquisition environment

Experience with contract terminations, settlements, or dispute resolution

Company

ANSER

In 1958 the Air Force needed a technically qualified unbiased organization that could rapidly provide analysis for identified and evolving mission requirements.

Founded in 1958

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees