Contracts Administrator jobs in Decatur, AL

CFD Research is seeking a talented Contracts Administrator to join a well-established team based in our Corporate headquarters in Huntsville, AL.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Position:

• Candidate will work all contract functions from cradle to grave including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, reporting, closeout, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements and consulting agreements as needed.
• Position will work closely with program control, accounting and other Business Operations staff to support seamless business support for the Program Team - with a focus on direct interaction with the official government contracting officer.
• Candidate will work multiple contract types, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price and Grants. The candidate should be able to help program team understand the impacts of each on their program
• Work closely with Contracts Dept. to ensure administrative compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Build collaboration and trust-based relationships with technical Division heads and staff at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Contracts or equivalent
• 3 years experience as a contractor contracting with DoD, NASA, NIH and other government agencies
• 3 years experience in contracts administration, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, reporting, closeout, purchase orders, consulting agreements (drafting & execution).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS
• Demonstrated ability with MS Office is required as well (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience with Unanet is preferred.
• Detail oriented strong written and verbal communication skills
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Unanet is preferred, but not required.

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has been a technology leader in engineering simulations and innovative designs. CFD Research has worked with government agencies, businesses, and academia to provide innovative solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. CFD Research's impressive three-year growth rate was high enough to recognize the company in the Inc. Magazine's 5000 for the second year in a row.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories