Contracts Administration Director jobs in New Mexico

Your Opportunity:

As TechSource’s Deputy Director for Contracts & Procurement you will directly support the Director, Contracts & Procurement in leading a team of motivated and knowledgeable contract administrators. You will also be the company’s second in command subject matter expert and point of contact for all contracts and related agreements including, but not limited to Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Defense (DoD), industry partner contracts, as well as subcontracts. In this role you will lead and manage contract negotiation, analysis, and administration; prepare proposals; and provide customer service related to contract acquisition and fulfillment. Within this scope, you will ensure compliance with contract stipulations, track contract performance, and interpret contract requirements. Furthermore, you will mentor, train, and develop the Contracts Department staff. Ideally, you will live and work in Albuquerque, NM. However, remote work arrangements may be considered.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Contracts Director in leading and mentoring a small team of contract administrators with varying levels of experience in cradle to grave contract strategies and administration.
• Mange and delegate tasking within the team. Monitor deadlines.
• Work closely with Program Managers to understand their contract and subcontracting needs.
• Act as the second in command point of contact for the company in contract negotiation, interpretation, and administration.
• Review and provide counsel, advice, and assistance to management on matters dealing with contract compliance, costs, and price for contracts, and ensure documentation for each contract is maintained.
• Advise company leadership on strategic contract opportunities and lead complex contract negotiations.
• Implement strategic improvements and efficiencies in the Contracts Department.
• Work collaboratively with corporate stakeholders to drive corporate performance measures.
• Perform as the Acting Contracts Director while the Contracts Director is out of the office.

What You Will Need:

• 12 or more years of government procurement and contracts work experience, with a bachelor’s degree in business or other relevant discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• 4 or more years of management and supervisory experience leading and empowering others.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Knowledge of and experience with all federal acquisition regulations and applicable agency supplements.
• Knowledge of and experience with governmental contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Effective and concise verbal and written communication, problem solver, adaptable, and resourceful.
• Ability to adapt to small team responsibilities and needs.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work and manage a team remotely.
• Ability to travel occasionally, up to 25%.
• CFCM and/or CPCM a plus.
• CPSR compliant procurement/subcontracting experience desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At TechSource, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, recognizing that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status as required by law.

What We Offer:

We know that employee benefits are important to you. Therefore, we offer full-time employees an attractive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and superior paid holidays. Full-time employees also are eligible to contribute to a health savings account and flexible spending accounts, and TechSource provides full-time employees with a sponsored life insurance benefit of 2x salary up to a maximum of $250,000. Furthermore, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan, which TechSource enhances with a generous matching contribution.

TechSource is a nationally recognized engineering consultancy specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects. TechSource provides direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas. TechSource’s outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 94 percent. TechSource has been recognized as a Top Workplace by both The Washington Post and Albuquerque Journal.