Senior Contracts Administrator (Remote)TSC is seeking a highly qualified professional Senior Contracts Administrator (Remote).The experienced contracts administrator will be a subject matter expert to solve problems, develop solutions, and assist program managers and business unit leaders in achieving their financial, contractual and performance goals and objectives.This role will report to the Senior Contracts Manager and will partner with Program Managers to research compliance issues, interpret regulations, and formulate recommendations, using knowledge of FAR, DFARS and other Customer regulations of the assigned defense contracts portfolio.This position is fully remote based.Availability requirements could differ depending on contract location time zone.Flexibility to be available during those core business hours would be expected.Responsibilities :Build successful partnerships with the program leadership to understand program and contract needs while negotiating favorable terms and conditions in all assigned agreements.Meet department metrics that track activities such as contract value, contract ceiling, contract mods, contract deliverables, and their associated processing timeframes.Reduce risks through negotiation of key terms, the addition of assumptions, or clarifying conditions to proposals or agreements.Strong terms and conditions negotiation skills to include the ability to negotiate with major prime contractors.Manage ad hoc requestsAdminister complex agreements across a variety of contract types, including FFP, T&M, Cost-type, IDIQs, OTAs, etc.Maintain diplomacy and tact when engaging with colleagues and external parties.Leverage technical ability and professional curiosity to lean forward and take ownership of outcomes.Demonstrate ability to effectively resolve challenges and be a reliable resource to the programs supported.Become fluent in TSC's business model and culture by understanding the programs, the Customers, and internal stakeholders.Ensure comprehensive administration of our contractual commitments for the assigned contracts portfolio.Support the proposal process by reviewing solicitation requirements, developing cover letters, contracts and / or cost and pricing volumes, analyzing terms and conditions and evaluating risk in accordance with company guidelines.Process new awards, modifications and maintain accurate contract records within the company's Contract Management System.Prepare negotiation strategies for existing or prospective clients to establish performance, and contractual guidelines for assigned contracts.Lead contract administration from requirements definition through contract close-out.Required Qualifications :Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Contract Administration, or related field and 8 or more years of defense contracting experienceSuccessful, demonstrated full life cycle contract administration experience.US Citizenship and possibly the ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearanceAdministration of and experience with both prime contractor issued subcontracts, and DoD issued prime contracts.Demonstrated knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations, with a strong preference for experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry.Experience preparing cost proposals, cost narratives and compliance matrixes, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in proposals requiring certified cost or pricing data and government audits.Business focused, solution and problem solving orientedProficient in Microsoft Excel and WordPreferred Qualifications :Demonstrated knowledge of standard contract management practices.Familiarity with intellectual property (IP), data rights, and associated federal regulations.Change and modification management - understanding impact on scope, funding and deliverables.Proficient in leveraging technology to streamline the contract administration processes.Experience in problem solving when guidance is vague, and no precedence is available.Proficient with collecting and analyzing data as a basis for program / company decisionsAbility to communicate effectively across the organization and with diverse teams.Ability to multi-task including prioritizing, planning timelines and timely execution of multiple contracts.Professional certification in Contract Management preferred.Deltek Costpoint experience (Contract Management Module)Microsoft SharePoint experienceTSC Benefits :TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.. Experience: 5 years required