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Abt Global Inc. Contracts Administrator 3 in Rockville, Maryland
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and freedom. We’ll enable your entrepreneurial spirit to design your work as you deem fit, balancing your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
Opportunity
As a Contracts Administrator 3 you will provide professional support to business areas and practices through the formation, negotiation and administration of standard and more complex contracts, agreements, and modifications under indirect supervision and monitoring of the Contract Manager. Perform cradle-to-grave contract administration from pre-proposal activities to final closeout. Develop complex and unique contractual documents. You will support Abt's domestic contracts for US Government customers, state and local government customers, orders under GSA Schedule, grants and cooperative agreements, commercial customer contracts .
Core Responsibilities
Prepare, review and/or negotiate contracts of varying types (FFP, T&M, IDIQ/BPA, CPFF), teaming agreements, consulting agreements, grants, cooperative agreements, non-disclosure agreements, MOUs and other contract related documents as assigned by cognizant manager.
Review terms and conditions proposed by customers, incorporate Company preferred contractual positions, secure required approvals prior to execution of documents. Can negotiate changes to standards as needed, based on guidance received from cognizant manager. Draft contractual correspondence and client approval requests. Advise project teams on contractual questions and interpretation of clauses.
Support the contract proposal review process including reviewing terms and conditions in solicitations to identify and mitigate risks, provide guidance to proposal teams on compliance, as well as formal and informal proposal drafting.
Document all agreements reached in writing. Maintain contractual documentation in the Contracts database for audit purposes.
Maintain working knowledge and understanding of pertinent contracts and procurement regulations and procedures, including the FAR, agency supplements, GSA, and 2CFR 200.
Coordinate with and provides guidance to other Contracts team members for consistency in approach.
What We Value
Bachelor’s Degree + Five years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Three years of relevant experience
Preferred previous contract management experience with HHS agencies
Knowledge of FAR, agency supplements, GSA, and 2CFR 200
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $80,000 to $125,000. Salaries may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Global is regularly ranked as one of the top global research firms and one of the international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.
At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.