Contracts Administrator

Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company specializing in data and systems integration solutions for the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical consulting expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies.We've redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients.Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services:Competitive pay and benefits, including PTOEducation stipends and referral bonusesCompelling work with the U.S. federal governmentStrong emphasis on volunteer and community engagementOpportunity to shape the future of our industrySupportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Responsibilities:Supporting the total lifecycle of Ignite Digital Services' Government Wide AcquisitionContracts (GWACs), Subcontracts, Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), and task orders fromproposal stage to close outPreparing and negotiating federal contract documents including subcontract agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and teaming agreementsAdhering to, complying with, and educating team on the Federal AcquisitionRegulation (FAR) and Defense FederalAcquisition Regulation (DFAR) provisionsAdvising management of contractual rights, obligations, and requirements and providing interpretation of terms and conditionsAnalyzing proposal and contract risks and proposing solutions for approvalEnsuring compliancewith Statements of Work (SOWs) and contract terms and conditionsMaintaining currency of new laws, regulations and contract trends to provide advice and guidance to management and project team on contractual mattersIdentifying, developing, and implementing new and revised company policy and procedures to ensure federal contractcomplianceDeveloping and implementinginternalcompliancereviews to ensure federal contractcomplianceSupporting capture management andproposalteams by providing guidance on Request forProposal(RFP) terms, conditions, and related documentationReviewing proposals forcomplianceWriting Subcontractor RFPs ensuring all flow down provisions are capturedActing as primary customer or subcontractor interface on contractual and subcontract mattersPerforming day to day contract and subcontract administration, as well as working with the customer, to resolve funding, invoice/payment, and deliverable acceptance issuesFacilitating review of contractual documents by other components of Atlas and acting as the central point for collection and resolution of all comments and concerns

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required3+ years of federal contract experiencePreference for National Contract Management Associated (NCMA) Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) designationIn-depth knowledge of the Federal AcquisitionRegulations (FAR) and DefenseAcquisition Regulations (DFARs)Experience managing Cost Plus, Time and Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) government contracts and subcontracts including Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs)Experience developing pricing and writing cost proposals for all contract typesExperience writing and managing Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation PlansExperience writing and managing Small Business Subcontracting PlansFamiliarity with Cost AccountingStandards (CAS), developing Disclosure Statements, and navigating Defense ContractAuditAgency (DCAA)audits and Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and RecommendationsExperience reviewing cost proposals duringRFP processAbility to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance is mandatory for this position*

Salary: 75k+ to align with education and experienceApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.Ignite Digital Services is an EEO/AA/Disability/VETS Employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status.For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.OFCCP'S Pay Transparency RuleEEO is the Law Poster