Senior Contracts Administrator

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking an experienced full-time Senior 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 cradle-to-grave contract administration of the company’s entire contract portfolio 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 and development (R&D) 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 are rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or a related specialized area, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in complex Government/DoD contracting;
• 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;
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government competitive proposal process;
• Must demonstrate a strong 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

• Provide advanced, hands-on administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);
• Provide hands-on administration and management of APS subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);
• Lead the development of cost proposals in response to government and prime contractor requests for proposals requiring advanced skills in MS Excel;
• Support the negotiations of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company;
• Draft, review and support negotiations of various other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, etc.;
• Assist APS program managers with project setups and interpretation and application of contract terms and conditions; and provide them with timely dissemination of contract information;
• Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities;
• Interface with APS purchasing and supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, corporate policies and approved business systems;
• Understand and recommend opportunities and approaches to minimize exposure to contractual risk; and
• 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 Employer/M/F/Disability/Protected Vet