What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator III position at Seventh Sense Consulting, LLC?
We are looking for a Contract Administrator III with experience supporting Federal contracting offices, either as former 1102 civilian/military or as contractor support. This position will support the Contracting Officers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on Redstone Arsenal, AL on the complete range of procurement-related tasks for both pre and post-award activities and develop the necessary file documentation utilizing applicable NASA policy and Federal regulations such as the FAR and NASA FAR Supplement.
Hiring Timeframe: Immediate
Work Location: This position is required to work onsite daily on Redstone Arsenal. Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA.
Responsibilities:
Salary Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $68,000 - $72,000 per year. This range reflects factors such as geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational needs.
Working For Seventh Sense:
Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy, and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our “work family” members (referred to simply as “members” rather than “employees”).
Our comprehensive benefits include:
About Us:
Seventh Sense Consulting is an award-winning consulting company focused on providing federal agencies with "Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value". Our teams work with our clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. We are a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and we have been recognized for 3 years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by the Washington Business Journal! To learn more visit us at www.seventhsenseconsulting.com
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Seventh Sense Consulting is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
Our company’s enlightened solutions encompass a comprehensive range of DEI initiatives, aimed at fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, promoting equal opportunities, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.
Hiring Timeframe: Immediate
Work Location: This position is required to work onsite daily on Redstone Arsenal. Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA.
Responsibilities:
- This position supports Contracting Officers by performing procurement and contract administrative duties required in support of both fixed price and cost reimbursable contract types, as well as commercial and non-commercial contracts as defined in FAR Parts 12, 13, 14, and 15. The Individual shall develop and maintain necessary file documentation to support pre and post-award activities. This includes development of complex documents such as Justification for Other than Full and Open Full Competition, Determinations and Findings, Deviations/Waivers, and other Memorandums to File as required to support the assigned contract actions.
- The successful candidate shall analyze monthly contractor financial reports, process invoices/vouchers for Contracting Officer approvals, support issuance of contract modifications, support contractor performance evaluations (e.g. CPARS, Award Fee determinations, etc), and draft various procurement letters.
- The successful candidate will maintain and update the various office contract administration tracking tools to allow timely statuses and briefings to senior management on the most current status for all contract activities and changes
- The successful candidate will assist in, or perform data gathering activities as may be required to support ad-hoc assignments such as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, internal and external audits/inquiries, status reports, building PowerPoint charts for presentations, and other requests for information supporting the Procurement Office.
- Some of the task assignments will also require support for performing pre-award and post-award contract cost/price analysis, including analytical tasks such as evaluating contractor proposals, implementing technical evaluations, developing Excel pricing models that are necessary for the analysis and developing negotiation positions for the Contracting Officer’s approval, including development of Pre-negotiation Position Memorandums (PPMs), Price Negotiation Memorandums (PNMs), and other documentation as necessary for the Contracting Officer to support the contract action. This task also requires supporting Government negotiations on assigned actions.
- Ability to aid in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals, proficient in preparing RFP/RFQs for contract modifications, and negotiating contract specifications and contractual provisions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of Federal government 1102-type experience, Associates Degree and 9 years of experience, or High School Diploma and 11 years of experience
- Ability to gain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Advanced skills with researching in and applying standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Federal Acquisition Regulation
Skills:
- Comfortable working with files on a SharePoint Site; able to update workflow progress on shared trackers.
- Proficient and confidence working with Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint for document preparation and briefings.
- Proficiency and confidence in learning and with working within IT systems and tools and proactively reaching out to resolve any computer/systems/tools issues. Experience with NASA’s most commonly used systems/tools (FPDS, SAP, PPS, SAM.gov, CPARS, IRIS, EPDW, BOBJ) is highly desired.
- Experience in performing cost and/or price analysis is highly desired.
- Actual experience working with virtual tools and systems. NASA principally uses Microsoft Teams for communications and collaboration so familiarity with this or equivalent video conferencing/collaboration tools is required.
- FAC-C Level II, DAWIA Level II in Contracting or the equivalent is highly desired.
- Candidates that have previously held a contracting officer's warrant are highly desired.
Salary Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $68,000 - $72,000 per year. This range reflects factors such as geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational needs.
Working For Seventh Sense:
Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy, and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our “work family” members (referred to simply as “members” rather than “employees”).
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
- PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident and Critical Care insurance options
Unique benefits include:
- Day off to celebrate your birthday
- Day off on your company anniversary date
- Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
- A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success. You are in full control of the bonuses you receive – ask us how!
- A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other’s accomplishments and contributions.
- Professional development opportunities including Consulting Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.
About Us:
Seventh Sense Consulting is an award-winning consulting company focused on providing federal agencies with "Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value". Our teams work with our clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. We are a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and we have been recognized for 3 years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by the Washington Business Journal! To learn more visit us at www.seventhsenseconsulting.com
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Seventh Sense Consulting is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
Our company’s enlightened solutions encompass a comprehensive range of DEI initiatives, aimed at fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, promoting equal opportunities, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.
Salary : $68,000 - $72,000
