Federal Contracts Administrator - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Herndon, VA
About the Job
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: Responsible for helping to improve overall business performance and compliance for federal agency contracts, supporting the review and preparation of contract and proposal documents for a variety of procurement types (e.g., design build / design bid build, professional services), and support negotiations with government officials.
Essential functions and responsibilities
- Lead contractual and subcontracting reporting requirements on key federal contracts such as, but not limited to, the Department of Defense and General Services Administration (GSA).
- Lead reporting requirements for various GSA contract vehicles.
- Track Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) past performance information and aid Project Managers with CPARS responses.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions, coordinate technical scopes of work including interface with all relevant project disciplines (project controls and project management, construction management, natural and cultural resources, engineering design, finance/accounting, and the customer).
- Support development of bids and proposals through the analysis of federal RFPs, contract pre-award meetings and negotiations, and reviewing and finalizing contract award documents.
- Supports Project Managers with negotiations and document control of contracts, contract modifications (post-award contract management), and other compliance activities including tracking invoicing.
- Aid in improvement of overall firm’s contract management process, ensure timely issuance of contracts and maintain performance metrics.
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with multidisciplinary set of peers, leadership team, prime and subcontractors, and customers.
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills and time management.
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in federal contract administration.
- U.S. Citizenship Required and experience with Government Contracts.
- Direct experience with GSA contract reporting requirements and negotiations.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other supplements.
Preferred Experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year institution.
- Ability to be cleared to support intelligence agency contract management activities (e.g., Secret/Top Secret, Suitability Clearance).
- Previous experience with an architecture, engineering, construction, or environmental firm.
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Travel required only as deemed necessary.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
