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Contracts Administrator - Public Sector

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

The Contract Administrator will be responsible for the negotiation and administration of information technology product and services agreements in the U.S. Public Sector space.  The focus will be on U.S federal government information technology products and services customers, including systems integrators.  The Contracts Administrator may also lead activities supporting the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system to support the Federal Team.

For assigned client base, the Contract Administrator:

• Manages HPE’s response to standard and non-standard contractual requests, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, and other forms of invitations to bids.
• Performs cradle-to-grave contract management on contract types to include firm fixed price, time and materials, task order, IDIQ, As-a-Service, non-recurring engineering, and other contract types as required.
• Evaluates alternative agreements and assesses key risks; works in concert with senior team members and management in drafting responses and negotiating with customers.
• Manages planning process for prioritizing deal support in working with senior sales and business leaders, and implements the company legal strategy to focus on high value activities.
• Aligns activities and key initiatives with overall priorities of the company legal function.
• Builds strong relationships and networks with the company legal colleagues, business owners, sales personnel, support functions, as well as with customers to facilitate effective escalations and efficient deal closures.
• Acts as a key resource to assigned business teams.

Minimum Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Minimum 6 years of experience with government contracting, subcontracting, negotiation and administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification
• Active United States Department of Defense clearance.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency supplements as well as Code of Federal Regulations and United States Code as related to the formation and management of US federal contracts.
• Developed understanding of the information technology products, service offerings, and capabilities.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to articulate basic standard positions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple issues within an agreement and multiple agreements simultaneously.
• Ability to influence different functions and build consensus, both inside and outside the company.
• Capable of presenting or escalating issues effectively to management.
• Well-developed skills in MS Office suite - Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel.
• Experience with GWAC Contracts (GSA and SEWP) and negotiations/management desired
• Familiarity with iCertis CLM tool desired

#LI-Hybrid

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Business, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Conflict Resolution, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Law, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Legal Support, Long Term Planning {+ 5 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.