Contract Administrator (Deployable)

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. The incumbent will be required to deploy to forward operating austere locations in war zones to perform duties at the will of the Combatant Commander. Typical deployments last from 6-9 months. For more information about DCMA's Deployable program, please visit https://www.dcma.mil/Careers/Deployment-Opportunities/.

Serves as a warranted Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Incumbent is warranted with unlimited signatory authority as defined in FAR 42.302 and DFARS 242.302.

Monitor contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, data reporting requirements and payment provisions.

Communicate with contractor for contract progress review of assigned contracts

Monitor expenditures on cost, incentive and fixed price contracts requiring funds control; reports on anticipated over order to report on anticipated over/underrun of estimated costs; and participates in pre-award surveys.

Advise, counsel, and provide technical guidance/instruction to team members regarding contract administration functions

Organize team members' assignments for mission accomplishment to ensure efficient processing of contracts

Negotiate various overhead rate agreements, forward pricing rate agreements, and advance agreements; resolves disagreements between auditor and contractor.

Ensure documentation is in place for negotiated overhead rate and forward pricing agreements.

Utilize Weighted Guidelines to establish a fair and reasonable profit range

Review contractor proposals for required cost and technical analysis in order to achieve acceptable pricing.

Issue the Contracting Officer Final Decision (COFD) in cases of dispute between the contractor and the government.

Monitor contractor compliance with cost accounting standards to ensure proper proposal documentation is received.

Conduct pre and post award conferences with the contractor to clarify standard and special provisions, if needed, and ensure compliance with contract requirements