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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 Compliance Administrator to join our Corporate Contracts Compliance team. This role will support a team of professionals responsible for managing internal business processes and reporting tools that support compliance and minimize organizational risk. The ideal candidate should be a problem solver and critical thinker who is adept at using various technology platforms and enjoys working with large datasets to provide insight and drive business decisions.
Job Responsibilities
- Support contract compliance activities, including the development, maintenance, and support of:
o External US Government systems, including System for Award Management (SAM)
o Corporate representations and certifications
o Past performance and report monitoring (CPARS)
o Government property
o Closeouts
- Provide regular updates on corporate activities by maintaining and updating trackers, compiling, and analyzing data, and preparing/distributing recurring status reports.
- Ensure adherence to, and the upholding of the integrity of corporate and government compliance, including meeting reporting and audit deadlines.
- Coordinate with internal departments and functions, including Accounting, Business Development, Finance and Legal.
- Collaborate with a team of compliance-focused contract administrators and specialists.
- Participate in special projects and group process improvement efforts.
Basic Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in federal government contracting and compliance or equivalent related work experience.
- Demonstrated analytical, project delivery, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be a self-starter and show a high level of initiative.
- Experience with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience using team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Deltek products, including Costpoint.
- Knowledge and/or experience in government or commercial contracting.
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 (15 days per year)
- Sick Leave (10 days per year)
- Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
- 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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