Job Description

MELE Associates, Inc. is looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, experienced, organized, and motivated full-time Contract Administrator to support the Director of Contracts and help the contracts group at MELE with Federal government contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements. The ideal candidate must have a strong background and deep understanding of Federal government contracts. This position requires the individual work at MELE’s headquarters office in Rockville, MD (at the present time in a required hybrid work environment with three days in the office and two days working from home). This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and rapidly growing company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform independent actions with a high degree of initiative to support various tasks daily.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and complete contract files in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Utilize and improve Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system processes.
• Actively complete review, maintain documentation requirements, and processing tasks on all Federal government contracts, subcontracts, related agreements/modifications and compliance issues.
• Administer contract and subcontract terms & conditions and flow-down clauses.
• Financial tracking and utilization of Contracts
• Monitors contract and subcontract reporting and delivery requirements.
• Ability to collaborate professionally and appropriately with cross-functional teams on a daily basis. (i.e. accounting, project controls, senior management).
• Assist the Director of Contracts with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), compliance, and relevant flow-down requirements from federal, state and local government-funded contracts.
• Administer contract and subcontract closeouts as required.
• Assist the Director of Contracts to continually improve processes, procedures and policies to promote compliance and efficiency of contract administration.
• Mentor lower-level contract staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required and degree or other formal education related to government contracting, law, or corporate compliance a plus.
• 5-7 years related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in managing various forms of Federal Government contracts.
• Understanding of various Federal government and commercial contract types with an emphasis on Time and Materials, Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ Contracts, Multiple Award Contracts, contracts awarded under the General Services Administration (GSA) schedules, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other corporate agreements.
• Strong understanding of Federal contracting and thorough understanding of the FAR and capacity to document contracts/subcontracts accordingly.
• Ability to recognize when improvements need to be made and make suggestions for their incorporation.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high desire to seek cross-functional synergies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Required software experience: Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint), Adobe and ability to learn new computer applications.
• Must be able remain nimble and work on multiple different projects at one time in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in an industry standard CLM system (preferred Agiloft)
• Experience in an industry standard CRM system (preferred Deltek Costpoint)
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership
• Certification obtained: Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position in Rockville, MD

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The range for this position is $80K-$100K.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.