Federal Contracts Associate

Job description

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY's growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS include Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Support Services, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, Knowledge and Risk Management.

With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
 

Job Summary:    

Contracts position for Tysons, VA office. This position is responsible for providing contract management support for Federal contracts.  Provide reporting and administrative support to the Federal Contracts Team. Reviews solicitations, proposals, bids, contracts, contract modifications, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracting agreements and other contracts related documents.  Develops and maintains strong working relationships with government contracting officers and internal stakeholders. 

 

 

Responsibilities

 
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Supports the Contract team in managing federal contracts from inception through close out

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Completes RFP reviews for compliance and risk assessments

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Responsible for contract set ups in Deltek

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Reviews Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), subcontracts and Requests for Proposal to subcontractors

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Provides support to the contracts team to help complete data calls and other tasks

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Responsible for Basis of Award customer monitoring for our GSA schedules

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Provide reporting and administrative support for GSA IFF, Small Business Subcontract Reporting and Service Contract Act

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Provide reporting and administrative support for the GSA OASIS contracts to include input of all financial data for awards, mods and monthly and annual reporting requirements in the OASIS system

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Identifies contractual risks and issues and provides resolutions and recommends actions

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Use contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for engagements

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Work with Finance team to ensure proper contract value, funded value, timekeeping, billing, and any other financial requirements are met

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Update and maintain Contract Management System (CMS)

Qualifications

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Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Ability to gain working knowledge of contract concepts and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR)

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Ability to learn and apply of firm policies and procedures quickly

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Ability to build relationships

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Leadership Skills

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Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities

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Discretion and professional demeanor

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Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

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Strong computer skills in MS Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new computer applications

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Attention to detail

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Strong organizational skills

Education & Training Requirements

                                                       

·  Bachelor degree
·  Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and other Federal regulations are a plus
·  Contract Management Certifications are a plus
 

Experience

 
·  0-2 years of experience

Security Clearance

 
·  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.