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The Contract Administrator will serve as a business advisor for all acquisition and contract related Program Office needs.\nTasks:\nProvide general contract administration support including:\nPrepare data-call responses for Government approval\nPrepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief or Senior Contracting Officer\nInterface with NRO financial management systems such as NRO Execution and Reporting (NEAR), NRO Financial Info System (NFIS), Financial Information Tool or FFO Information Tool (FI1), Financial Information Requirements Systems Tool (FIRST, EPX Studio and other NRO financial management tools.\nMaintain contract files in accordance with all required regulations\nPrepare contract award and modifications in accordance with NAM/FAR for CO review/signature into EPX, to include identifying appropriate solicitation and contract clauses\nDraft, edit, review, and maintain all contractual documentation, such as prenegotiation and price negotiation memorandums, SOWs, Justifications and Approvals (J&A), acquisition plans, and other acquisition/contracting documents for consideration by authorized Government personnel.\nProvide recommendations on contract matters to Government personnel such as the COTR Program Control and/or Security, as required\nCollect and analyze relevant market information from Government and nongovernment sources in order to make recommendations regarding possible sources; prepare Market Research reports\nMake recommendations to authorized Government personnel regarding cash flow regarding acquisitions.\nAnalyze customer requirements and recommend the appropriate contract type that meets all statutory requirements\nRecommend appropriate contracting methods based on customer requirement\nMake recommendations on the appropriate method of publicizing a procurement\nConstruct contract incentives that meet required policy while incentivizing positive contractor performance\nMake recommendations regarding the types of contract financing available based on contract type and method of procurement\nMake recommendations regarding when full and open, full and open after exclusion of sources, and Other Than Full and Open competition should be used\nDraft source selection criteria using best value, lowest price technically acceptable or other methods for contracts awarded by negotiation for consideration by authorized Government personnel\nDraft pre-award and post-award debriefings for successful offerors\nSupport pre-award and post-award protests in accordance with the FAR/NAM requirements\nMake recommendations regarding cost/price analysis of contractor proposals, to include identify when certified cost or pricing data is required\nAssist in preparing and conducting negotiation of all the elements of a potential contract or solicitation including schedule, performance, and price; and prepare related documents\nTrack contract holders use of Government property and support the resolution of property-related issues\nPrepare and submit expired contracts into the contract close-out (i.e., Settlements) process.\nSupport and document contract terminations including calculating contract termination final contract price\nMake recommendations regarding analysis, computation, and tracking contract payments and support the resolution of payment-related problems\nIdentify indicators of fraud or other legal offenses\nAnalyze, recommend, and document the validity of claims\nResolve contract issues with CO approval\nMake recommendations regarding the evaluation and documentation of subcontracting plans, organizational conflict of interest plans, foreign ownership, control or influence situations, international traffic and arms regulation situations, and deviation waivers.\nSupport and document delivery and acceptance of goods and/or services in accordance with the contract to Government personnel\nJob Requirements\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline and 4 years relevant experience\nOR\nBachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 24 semester hours in Business related courses and 6 years relevant experience\nClearance: Active TS/SCI clearance, with CI Poly.\n\nDESIRED SKILL SET\nDemonstrated experience working within a customer-oriented environment and provide quality service\nDemonstrated ability to participate productively as a contributing member in a team environment\nDemonstrated experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience\nDemonstrated experience using Microsoft Office and standard computer applications\nDemonstrated ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.\nDemonstrated experience identifying problems; 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This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.\n\nPhysical Demands This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.\n\nMental Demands: Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.\n\nWe hire military!\nSecurity clearance required\nTSSCI CI Poly\nTravel\n0 - 10%\n\nBachelor's Level Degree","company":"Quantech Services","rawCompany":"quantech services","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:28:52.385Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3012.00","title":"Administrative Services Managers","slug":"administrative-services-managers"},{"code":"43-6014.00","title":"Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive","slug":"secretaries-and-administrative-assistants-except-legal-medical-and-executive"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Contract Administrator","description":"The Contract Administrator position provides all forms of contract-related support through all phases of contract award, administration, and closeout. The Contract Administrator will serve as a business advisor for all acquisition and contract related Program Office needs.\nTasks:\nProvide general contract administration support including:\nPrepare data-call responses for Government approval\nPrepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief or Senior Contracting Officer\nInterface with NRO financial management systems such as NRO Execution and Reporting (NEAR), NRO Financial Info System (NFIS), Financial Information Tool or FFO Information Tool (FI1), Financial Information Requirements Systems Tool (FIRST, EPX Studio and other NRO financial management tools.\nMaintain contract files in accordance with all required regulations\nPrepare contract award and modifications in accordance with NAM/FAR for CO review/signature into EPX, to include identifying appropriate solicitation and contract clauses\nDraft, edit, review, and maintain all contractual documentation, such as prenegotiation and price negotiation memorandums, SOWs, Justifications and Approvals (J&A), acquisition plans, and other acquisition/contracting documents for consideration by authorized Government personnel.\nProvide recommendations on contract matters to Government personnel such as the COTR Program Control and/or Security, as required\nCollect and analyze relevant market information from Government and nongovernment sources in order to make recommendations regarding possible sources; 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and prepare related documents\nTrack contract holders use of Government property and support the resolution of property-related issues\nPrepare and submit expired contracts into the contract close-out (i.e., Settlements) process.\nSupport and document contract terminations including calculating contract termination final contract price\nMake recommendations regarding analysis, computation, and tracking contract payments and support the resolution of payment-related problems\nIdentify indicators of fraud or other legal offenses\nAnalyze, recommend, and document the validity of claims\nResolve contract issues with CO approval\nMake recommendations regarding the evaluation and documentation of subcontracting plans, organizational conflict of interest plans, foreign ownership, control or influence situations, international traffic and arms regulation situations, and deviation waivers.\nSupport and document delivery and acceptance of goods and/or services in accordance with the contract to Government personnel\nJob Requirements\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline and 4 years relevant experience\nOR\nBachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 24 semester hours in Business related courses and 6 years relevant experience\nClearance: Active TS/SCI clearance, with CI Poly.\n\nDESIRED SKILL SET\nDemonstrated experience working within a customer-oriented environment and provide quality service\nDemonstrated ability to participate productively as a contributing member in a team environment\nDemonstrated experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience\nDemonstrated experience using Microsoft Office and standard computer applications\nDemonstrated ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.\nDemonstrated experience identifying problems; 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