Sr. Federal Contracts Specialist
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in business administration or a related degree (directly related experience may be substituted for a degree)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the administration of contracts required
- Provide guidance and advice to colleagues on the interpretation of contract (Federal Acquisition Regulations) terms and conditions and client rules and regulations with minimal oversight.
- Take the initiative and provide creative solutions to complex contractual/compliance problems.
- Work with the senior management team on organization-wide initiatives and issues.
- Provide contractual/regulatory guidance to management and ensure contract compliance in accordance with terms and conditions of supported projects
- Prepare, organize, and maintain contract records and files documenting contract award, modification, performance, and compliance utilizing our contracts specialists.
- Responsible for updating of external reporting systems as necessary (eSRS, FSRS, CMRA, etc.).
- Conduct research to support contract audits and other inquiries.
- Assist with proposals as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Experience in legal research (including compliance review, risk identification and analysis, government contracting and compliance issues) and review of contracts and agreements is preferred
- Experience on multi-million dollar contracts
- Must understand and experience with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) principles, terms and conditions
- Prior work experience with federal procurements (i.e.: FEMA, DOD, HUD, etc.).
- Understanding of and experience with US Government Agency procurement regulations, policies, and practices including the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) is required
- Excellent writing, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Applicant must be able to work both independently and in a team environment regularly interacting with technical counterparts, finance, proposal team, and senior management to resolve issues and evaluate and mitigate risks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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