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Associate Contracts Administrator

Kitware

Responsibilities

  • at Kitware, you’ll support government and industry contracts throughout the contracting lifecycle. Your work will include preparing proposals, administering contracts, processing modifications, and completing post-award reporting requirements.
  • This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of contracting activities while helping Kitware submit high-quality proposals, meet its contractual obligations, and build lasting relationships with customers and collaborators.
  • Assist with preparing proposals in response to solicitations.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors to obtain proposal information, including pricing.
  • Prepare and distribute instructions to internal colleagues regarding contract requirements.
  • Help monitor projects to ensure contract actions are processed promptly.
  • Administer contract modifications.
  • Complete required post-award administrative reports.
  • Maintain close contact with customers and collaborators and help foster long-term business relationships.
  • Serve as a point of contact for external organizations and internal colleagues regarding proposal- and contract-related activities.
  • Maintain contract documents and enter information into Kitware’s contract management system.
  • Complete other assignments as required by management.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree.
  • Strong communication, text-analysis, and research skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with the ability to learn Kitware’s internal systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

  • A bachelor’s degree in humanities, business, or a related field.
  • Experience with Google Docs.
  • Familiarity with contracting principles and legal terms and conditions.
  • One year of demonstrated experience working in a professional environment.

What We’re Looking For

  • Ability and willingness to work in the office a minimum of three days per week.
  • Due to contractual requirements, only US citizens will be considered for this position.