REQ 272 Contracts Administrator Overview: Applied Physical Sciences
(APS) is seeking an experienced full-time Contracts Administrator to
become an important part of a rapidly growing team for its Concord,
Massachusetts office. This position reports to the Contracts Manager and
is responsible for administering the company\'s prime contracts,
subcontracts, and proposal activities to ensure accountability in
accordance with applicable company policy and government regulations.
Work-from-home flexibility may be considered. APS works on exciting,
technically challenging, research & development programs where
multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national
security needs. At APS you will work in a small company environment
where technical and administrative excellence is rewarded and an
entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow
applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in finance, business or a related
specialized area plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
Training and professional certification from National Contract
Management Association (NCMA) or other related professional development
association is preferred Must demonstrate strong attention to detail,
and possess strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent
planning and time management skills. Understanding of Government
competitive proposal process Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data
Rights and Intellectual Property issues; Proficient in the Microsoft
Office Applications, particularly Microsoft Excel; Capable of handling
several assignments concurrently while still meeting deadlines; Must be
willing to participate in any emergent role in a fast-paced environment;
and Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the
appropriate level Job Functions and Responsibilities Providing hands-on
administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through
contract closeout); Providing hands-on administration and management of
APS subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);
Supporting the preparation of cost proposals in response to government
and prime contractor requests for proposals; Supporting the negotiations
of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company;
Drafting, reviewing and supporting negotiations of various other
agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements,
License Agreements, etc.; Assisting APS program managers during project
setups, including contract kick off meetings, interpretation and
application of contract terms and conditions, and timely dissemination
of contract information; Support Government property administration,
audits, and closeout activities, Interfacing with APS purchasing and
supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract
requirements, corporate policies, and approved business systems;
Understanding and recommending opportunities and approaches to minimize
exposure to contractual risk; Perform government regulation research and
other duties as may be assigned. APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the
General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent
benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or
be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Qualified applicants are
invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com,
fax them to 860-448-3075, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company
address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the
position in the subject line of your submission. Equal Opportunity
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