Are you a Good Egg? Do you handle confidential client information with integrity and are considered by your clients a detail-oriented, trusted advisor? Do you love the world of contracts and constantly strive to expand your knowledge while staying updated on the latest laws and policies? If you excel at managing complex projects, taking a team first approach, while owning your stuff, and are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, we want to talk to you!

We are seeking an Independent Contractor (1099) to provide support on contracts/subcontracts within our Contracts department. This is a part-time, 100% remote role.

The summary of services to provide shall be to administer prime and subcontractor federal government contract agreements and provide contracts related guidance to our clients. Other responsibilities include:

• Manages and administers contracts, customer service agreements and supports proposal activities
• Manages and administers GSA schedule or GWAC contracts, modifications, and compliance
• Manages process and ensures procurement practices, transactions and documentation comply with Company policies and procedures, contract requirements, and Government regulations
• Manages and ensures contract/subcontract requirements are met including monitoring cost status, assisting in cost management; and coordinating issue resolution with customers
• Coordinates with accounting department in administering contract audit/filing and close-out process
• Provides interpretation of contracts; organizes or processes correspondence with contracting parties and monitors fulfillment of contractual obligations
• Prepares and executes subcontract documents and modifications
• Negotiates terms and conditions with both government/commercial customers and subcontractors
• Evaluates subcontractors/vendor proposals and quotations, including conducting negotiations and or discussions, and developing source selection criteria
• Supports proposal development

Successful Independent Contractors Will Have the Following:

Skills:

• Ability to research, interpret and analyze precedent decisions laws, and regulations according to the FAR, DFARS, and various GSA Schedules, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Service Contract Act of 1965 with minimal oversight
• Highly developed time-management, task prioritization, problem-resolution, and organizational skills, as well as work under firm and quick turnaround deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (ability to craft original technical correspondence), exceptional word-processing skills and proficiency with MS Excel to include formulas and pivot tables
• Capable of writing clear and comprehensive documents/reports based on business related data derived from numerous sources

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in a Contract or Subcontract Administrator, or more senior role
• Knowledge of the proposal process as it relates to federal business cycles and the preparation of Requests for Proposals
• Experience with DOD contracts

Education:

• B.S. Degree or above, from an accredited college or university in business administration, management, finance, accounting, or related discipline; or equivalent experience
• Active enrollment/progression toward Contract Management Certification from a professional association such as NCMA (i.e., CFCM, CPCM)

What does OPSPro do?

OPSPro specializes in providing small businesses and government contractors with compliance and operational support including HR, Payroll, Accounting, Contracting, and IT. We hire experts in these areas who work with our clients to provide the part-time, expert services they need but are not ready to hire for at this point. We often have clients who hire us for one service, but then become clients of the other departments as well. We are known for our experience with government contracting and the ability to provide customized services to start-ups and small businesses.

Why do people love working at OPSPro?

• We run on EOSâ„¢ (this means we take time to work "on" the business to make sure we all have clear expectations, everyones voice is heard, and we are all rowing in the same direction)
• We value our people (you will often hear "Family First" and we take our work-life balance seriously)
• We have been around for while (we are not one of those recent, all-remote companies that are trying to figure things out as they go along - our IT department will set you up with all the hardware and software you need, we meet constantly "face-to-face" via Teams, and we have established services, processes, job responsibilities, marketing materials, and so much more)
• We offer great benefits: including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, FSA, HRA, Life Insurance, 401k with up to 5% match, generous PTO, Education Reimbursement, etc.

OPSPro is an EEO employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. OPSPro participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. OPSPro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.