Contract Administrator

Job Name: Contract Administrator
Name of the Company: Rand Corporation
Location: Santa Monica, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, Washington, DC, or US National with the option of remote
Salary Range: $82,100 – $122,100

Job description:
RAND Corporation is a nonprofit organization looking for an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Contract Grant & Procurement Services department on the Contract Team. This team primarily supports RAND’s research agreements sponsored by federal, state and local governments, as well as non-profit, international, and private industry sector organizations.

Responsibilities

– Review proposal requirements (e.g., RFP/RFQs and funder guidelines) to ensure RAND’s eligibility to submit proposals for work with a wide array of sponsors.
– Attend proposal kick-off meetings where you will advise RAND research staff regarding proposal preparation, timelines, and interpretation of sponsor requirements.
– Coordinate the proposal budget approval process and prepare RAND’s business proposals.
– Package required proposal components and submit to sponsors.
– Review contract agreements to ensure that the terms and conditions are in accordance with RAND’s policies and mission.
– Develop negotiation strategies and draft mutually acceptable terms and conditions consistent with RAND’s policies and the sponsor’s objectives.
– Monitor active awards for compliance with sponsor’s and RAND’s requirements.
– Maintain and manage accurate electronic files and documentation.
– Serve as a primary liaison to RAND’s internal and external partners on substantial/sensitive contractual/business matters.
– Coordinate the award close-out process.

Qualifications

– Bachelor’s/Undergraduate Degree or equivalent years of experience.
– Minimum of 6 years related experience in a government or nonprofit contracting environment.
– Knowledge of US Government contracting requirements and regulations (FAR/DFAR/UG).
– Ability to manage a large volume of tasks, and competing priorities in a reliable, efficient manner.
– Experience with Excel and Adobe Acrobat Professional preferred.
– Experience with Workday and/or Salesforce a plus.
– Experience working in a nonprofit organization a plus.

We offer a salary range of $82,100 – $122,100, which includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. We look for diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.