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SalaryWestat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary
Westat is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our fast-paced corporate contracts team supporting Westat’s education contracts. In this role you will support the full lifecycle of contract administration activities from pre-award to project closeout with a focus on compliance and organizational risk management, strategic client engagement, and collaboration with technical Westat practice areas and new business development.
Job Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary
Westat is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our fast-paced corporate contracts team supporting Westat’s education contracts. In this role you will support the full lifecycle of contract administration activities from pre-award to project closeout with a focus on compliance and organizational risk management, strategic client engagement, and collaboration with technical Westat practice areas and new business development.
Job Responsibilities
- Support pre-award and proposal activities, review solicitation terms, serve as a resource to interpret funding requests, regulations, and requirements.
- Review and prepare contracts, subcontracts, modifications, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other forms and documents.
- Support negotiations including terms and conditions and assist in the processes for executing contracts, subcontracts, and other pre- and post-award agreements.
- Engage with federal contracting representatives and other clients on matters related to terms and conditions, rules and regulations, and other compliance requests.
- Support Westat’s Education Studies practice staff, providing guidance on contractual and compliance issues.
- Create, maintain, and update contract files and ensure contractual documents meet regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Support vendor and subcontractor management.
- Participate and assist in group process improvement efforts.
Basic Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of progressive contract management experience administering federal government contracts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of common contract instruments, including CR, FFP, T&M and IDIQ.
- Experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Experience using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with U.S. Department of Education contracts.
- Exposure to GSA Schedules, federal BPAs, and other contracting vehicles (GWAC and IDIQ).
- Experience with Deltek products including Costpoint and the Contracts and Purchasing modules, plus Box and Smartsheet.
- Experience recommending, reviewing, and negotiating multiple agreement types.
- Familiarity with reviewing solicitation terms and conditions and proposal and award budgets, basic cost/price analysis, and representation and certification documentation.
Other Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients
- Organization skills, including time management ability
- Detail oriented
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Professional Development
- Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Career Area
Administrative
Pay Range
The anticipated salary range for this position is 78.8-93.1K and will be commensurate with experience.
Bonus Eligibility
Yes
