Contracts Administrator

Company Overview

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness.

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners. 

This job is for you if you:

Can work independently, be responsible for contract activity with moderate to high risk to the business unit. Contract activity is considered non-routine and may require development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives. Generally, involves independent judgment and analysis of significant issue identification and resolution. Responsible for recommending contract strategy and drives implementation of strategic contract opportunities with significant impact to the corporation. Provides contractual domain expertise in implementation, execution, and administration. Participates in development of business alliance and partnering, source selection procedures and process, and make or buy determinations. May act as program or project manager. May mentor less-experienced contract professionals. Will perform other reasonable and related duties.

• Provide contracts leadership for assigned Programs to support our clients and serve as an Advisor to Management and Executive Management on Government contracting issues
• Works independently to manage/execute high level of proposal activity, contract administration and procurement activity with high risk and high visibility, including interface with program managers, clients, suppliers, contractors, teaming partners, and internal staff.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills are required as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and competing deadline environment
• Provides cradle-to-grave contract support, including all pre-contract activity – NDAs, TAs, PIAs, MOUs, Reps and Certs, monitoring registrations, and preparing solicitation documentation (pre and post award), reviewing proposals for compliance, and formulating negotiating positions.
• Personally manage a portfolio of contracts and agreements and analyzes project requirement(s) and develops solutions to company needs. Creates/Maintains Contract file folders, prepare solicitation documentation, and review proposals for compliance.
• Participates in the development of bid strategies and coordinates efforts to produce incorporated winning proposals and approved strategies
• Provides services to coordinate and support development of customer needs statements, Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ). Ensures cost proposals are prepared in accordance to company policies and procedures and are compliant with applicable government regulations.
• Evaluates compliance of policies, practices, and standards to meet business objectives and still remain within legal requirements.
• Provide contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally.
• Participate, coordinate, and assist with DCAA and DCMA audits.
• Recommend and assist with policy and procedure definition and development
• Possess an advanced understanding of business relationships and contract structures while demonstrating an exemplary level of business acumen; Serves as acquisition business advisors to senior leadership, contracting officers, program managers, and other stakeholders.
• Must be able to differentiate between routine and non-routine contract elements and terms and be able to make recommended solutions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience within the field in lieu of degree; Advanced degree and/or equivalent professional certification preferred
• 5 plus years of professional experience in US Federal Government Contracts and/or subcontracts or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop advanced concepts and solutions to unusual problems that involve a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation
• Experience is all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out for various contract types, including fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour and time and materials as well as experience with contract structure, pricing strategies, policy and procedure and compliance principles.
• Proficient and experienced in the FAR and DFARS, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), TINA, CAS, and software data rights clauses
• Skilled in the use of MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as the use of Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Some travel required (approximately 10%)

What we will provide in return:

·       Competitive health care plans with savings accounts

·       Dental and vision plans

·       401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match

·       Life and disability insurance

·       Learning Management System with robust offerings

·       Tuition Reimbursement Program

·         Paid Time Off

·       13 paid holidays per year

·       Thrive Wellness Program

·       DE&I Committee with regular educational sessions and communications

·       Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options

At Hexagon US Federal, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We are pleased to offer a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Program: this employee-led program offers monthly speakers, newsletters, training, outreach and more as well as VALOR (Veterans and Allies: Leadership, Outreach, Resources): our veterans’ employee resource group.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, ability and more. If you need accommodations to make our process more accessible to you, please email us at hexusfed-hr@hexagonusfederal.com. We can’t wait to meet you!

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.