Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Title: Contract Administrator III/IV
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: As Needed
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

For over 25 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

Job Description

• Reviews solicitations and prepares routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• May also prepare simple to moderately complex requests for proposals.
• Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Drafts and negotiates simple contractual instruments commensurate with skills and grade level.
• Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams.
• Ensures contract review, approval and execution in accordance with corporate and/or business unit guidelines.
• Prepares and administers routine correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.
• May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends.
• Performs contract closeout activities.
• Assists mid- to high-level contract professionals in working with internal or external business teams on issues and developments relative to assigned contracts.

Qualifications

• May supervise the activity of entry to mid-level contract professionals in review and preparation of routine contract documents in accordance with corporate policy.
• Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Trains and develops subordinate contract professionals to assume more complex contract activity.
• Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure and communicates results to subordinates.
• Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues.
• Analyzes new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives.
• Provides authoritative guidance to internal business teams and contract subordinates on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity.
• Focal point for all communication with law, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.
• Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes.
• Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.
• Ability to draft moderate to complex, non- routine contractual instruments.
• Working to excellent knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, coupled with ability to identify required improvement to established policies and to communicate implementation procedures to others.
• Working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.
• Strong to excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Good presentation, leadership and management skills.
• Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.
• Emerging ability to excel in upper-level management environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field (accounting, marketing, finance, etc.)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as in contract administration, subcontract administration and/or procurement with an emphasis in a government arena.
• Advanced user in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Working knowledge of contracting concepts (types, terms & requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Uniform Commercial Code.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Increasing knowledge of law, negotiations, accounting or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
• Must be a self starter with the ability to deal with multiple priorities/tasks.
• Must be able to work with unexpected changes in priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of and experience with the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g. FAR).
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail
• Strong and effective oral communications, writing, and computer skills are essential.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and experience with Dept. of Energy and/or Dept. of Defense contracts;
• NCMA CPCM/CFCM Certification
• DAWIA or FAC-C Level III Certification
• MBA or Law Degree

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.