Moffatt & Nichol is actively looking for a Federal Contract Specialist to join our Legal team and can be located in any of our U.S. offices listed below. As part of the legal department this position will support, administer and liaise with all levels of corporate management on issues related to US Federal contracts and related compliance issues. Offices this position can be based out of include: Atlanta, Baltimore, Costa Mesa, Federal Way, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, Mobile, New Orleans, Norfolk, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, San Diego, Savannah, Seattle, Tampa and Walnut Creek.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert on Federal Procurement, including FAR, DFAR, CFR and PL compliance


• Maintain familiarity with relevant US Federal laws and regulations affecting the A-E industry


• Leads federal contracting efforts.


• Managing and administrating federal contracts and subcontracts.


• Contract review and analysis, including identification and integration of prime contract flow down terms and conditions in subcontracts and similar agreements


• Coordinate completion and submittal of proposal/contract related administrative documents


• In coordination with legal team may negotiate contracts.


• Responsible for maintaining, updating and renewing SAM registration


• Coordinate (with Accounting, Project Manager, Marketing, etc.) and manage the administrative set up and registration of newly established Joint Ventures and other entities, including TIN registration, etc.


• Provide due diligence support of projects with new Clients/JV's/Teaming arrangements


• Support, assist and coordinate with Federal Practice Group management


• Assist with internal and external audits


• Research and address various legal and compliance issues


• Work closely with internal and external counsel and other legal resources, as necessary


• Assist in preparation of training materials and perform actual training/webinars


• Answer questions, resolve escalated issues


• Assist project/capture managers with drafting Joint Venture Agreements and Teaming Agreements


• Assist with developing and tracking subcontract agreements


• Track subcontractor compliance with subcontract requirements

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Required


• 5-8+ years of related experience with federal procurement in the Architect / Engineering / Construction industry. Required


• Paralegal certification preferred


• Non-technical skills:
  
  
  • Ethical and principled
  
  
  • Proactive
  
  
  • Willing to learn on the job
  
  
  • Fair and diligent
  
  
  • Strong organizational skills
  
  
  • Detail oriented and efficient
  
  
  • Strong convictions and the willingness to stand by difficult decisions
  
  
  • Experience with business protocol to communicate/ consult with team members, clients and management
  
  
  • Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to AEC industry, legal entities, US and international operation
  
  
  • Excellent time management, writing / communication skills, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills
  
  
  
  


• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Working conditions:

This position is situated in an office environment.

Physical requirements:

Sit for long periods of time, routinely uses standard office equipment, such as a telephone, computer, photocopier and filing cabinet. Interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisory firm of 800+ employees in 40+ offices and 7 countries. We provide practical solutions to clients in the marine terminal, transportation, energy, environmental, federal, and urban development markets around the world. We are a multidiscipline professional services firm with specialized expertise in structural, coastal, and civil engineering; environmental sciences; economics analysis; inspection and rehabilitation; and program management solutions.

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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