Principal Contracts Administrator Job Locations US-OH-Dayton | US-MA-Wakefield ID 2024-4866 Category Contracts Type Full Time Hours/Week 40 Location : Name Dayton OH Position Summary Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity for a Principal Contracts Administrator to support contracts across Odyssey's diverse portfolio of contracts. The ideal candidate would have an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) acquisition background. This role can be based at our Wakefield, MA, or Dayton, OH, offices. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: All aspects of contract administration support (including proposal development, contract negotiation, contract administration and execution, and contract closeout processes) for U.S. Government contracts with a focus on Services and Software. Evaluation of contract documents to determine requirements, clarification areas, negotiation with terms and conditions (with the required research), the necessity for amendments, and the ability for Odyssey to comply with contractual obligations. Maintain communications with all stakeholders proactively to ensure timely contract execution by the parties. Executing Teaming Agreements and Consultant Agreements Executing Non Disclosure Agreements Ensure final contract documents are consistent with negotiated agreements and draft memos accordingly. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers as the Contract Representative to Operations for assigned contracts and provide guidance, interpretation, advice, and counsel to Operations and Accounting regarding Contract matters. Actively participate in Department process improvement initiatives, new procedures, software packages, and interdepartmental activities. Perform other duties as assigned, including working with Legal on Intellectual Property-related matters. Promote an ethics-based business culture in his/her scope of responsibility to ensure full compliance with Odyssey's Employee Handbook and related policies. Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Ability to obtain a secret clearance Education: BA or BS in Business Administration or related discipline Years' experience: At least seven 7 years experience in DoD/U.S. Government contracting or 6 years experience in DoD/U.S. Government contracting with Masters Degree Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) acquisition background Experience with Costpoint Familiarity and experience supporting all contract types in DoD/U.S. Government space Experience interpreting contract requirements, contract change impacts, and supporting the development of U.S. Government Contract proposals. Experience researching and learning FAR/DFARs clauses, applicability, negotiation, and positioning relative to the acquisition and procurement process. Experience and proficient knowledge of MS Word and Excel Ability to effectively establish working relationships with all customers, both internally and externally Must be a self-starter that requires minimal supervision. The candidate must be able to handle multiple assignments and achieve or exceed program deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to quickly solve problems with limited supervision Desire to manage people Ability to handle multiple assignments and achieve or exceed program deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.