Job Description

Assists in analyzing and preparing the negotiation and administration of contracts or subcontracts. Researches and reviews specifications and needed documentation in order process requests.

• Responds timely to request for proposals (RFP) from government and prime contractors.
• Prepares or acquires all required forms (reps & certs, executive comp, COI, W9) and correspondence.
• Reviews solicitations and statements of work for contractual risks or areas of concern, negotiates all terms and conditions for the resulting contracts while identifying and mitigating contract risk.
• Responsive to business development requests; assists with negotiating contractual language in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements.
• Reviews performance requirements ensuring contract is in accordance with legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Assists in creation of Statement of Work (SOW) terms and conditions, gains approvals from various internal customers.
• Monitors company performance on routine contractual obligations.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data into everyday language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is desired in Contracts Management, Business, or Finance although a liberal arts degree in any discipline is acceptable or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of work experience; experience in contracts management a plus.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to include strong editing and writing skills for subcontract formation.
• Ability to write subcontracts to other contractors against ASM prime contracts; must have a basic understanding of government contract sections to include schedules, performance work statements, and invoicing and payment.
• Strong negotiation skills with subcontractors to ensure ASM interests are protected.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR clause interpretation and research.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, concurrent activities with short turn-around times with multiple internal and external customers.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe.
• Enjoy working in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision.
• Small Business reporting knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and commercial contracts preferred.

Qualifications

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.