Serco Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, career-oriented Experienced Contracts Administrator to fill a challenging role in a quick changing, growing, and customer-oriented culture. Discover this great opportunity to apply critical thinking and independent judgment to difficult contractual issues, support Serco’s objectives and contribute to the national defense. Bring your expertise and collaboration skills to manage the entire life cycle of a contract, from pre-award through closeout, and deliver business solutions that support the long-term success of Serco and its customers.

This position supports the U.S. Navy team as a prime contractor providing professional support services and engineering expertise to various systems commands, R&D and waterfront activities. You will support a business unit providing critical functional-area expertise for program executives and program offices to manage ACAT I and II programs, to include surface combatants, submarines, aircraft carriers and associated weapons systems.

You will be part of a team of contract administrators collaborating with Serco line management and corporate back-office functions, such as Accounting, Finance, Legal, Data Protection, Security and Tax to ensure successful contract performance. You will develop effective, positive working relationships with both internal business partners and external clients.  The workload is challenging and fast-paced, but substantive training and mentoring opportunities are available.

In this role you will:

• Serve as a focal point for communication with Serco’s Business Operations, Finance, Contracts, Legal, and business team members for resolution of contract matters and disputes.
• Understand the business being conducted, the financial/analytical issues, and profit and loss implications.
• Support proposal activity through preparation of NDA, TA, and the analysis of contract structure, to include pricing of proposals.
• Price proposals and adhere to the guidance in the Cost Estimating Systems Manual for assembling compliant pricing files.
• Perform risk analyses on RFP content and provide guidance to the proposal team.
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiation team for contractual issues.
• Work with different contract types (firm-fixed price, time, and materials, cost-reimbursable, etc.).
• Review and manage contractual obligations of the company to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
• Manage the data in the contracts database for assigned contracts.
• Identify changes to contract requirements and costs and lead recovery through change proposals.
• Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, business unit procedure, and communicate results to team members.
• Assist in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policy and processes.
• Submit, when applicable, requests for equitable adjustment.
• Manage special projects when assigned.

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

• United States Citizenship is required 
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or related field 
• Minimum 8 years of relevant contracting or subcontracting experience 
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, communication skills (both oral and written), and good follow through abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to research, analyze, and understand new issues
• Experienced with MS Office Excel as the candidate will be expected to price proposals 
• Knowledge of Non-Disclosure Agreements and standard Teaming Agreements
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Experience with contracts for design and construction of new vessels or repair of vessels 
• Demonstrated small team leadership skills
• Professional certification through NCMA or a college 

Apply today to discover your place in our world!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $103,369.11 to $167,973.45; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. 

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.