Job Summary:

The Contracts & Compliance Sr. Associate is responsible for conducting contracts and compliance issues related to all aspects of business development, practice development and project delivery activities.  In this role, the Contracts & Compliance Sr. Associate will be charged with participating in leadership discussions to build the client base necessary to make the Federal Practice successful.

Job Duties:

Contract Vehicles:

Researches and identifies relevant contract vehicles (non-competitive and competitive) Prepares and drafts contractual and firm information to secure contract vehicles Assists with proposal language for competitive contract vehicles Complies with all ongoing contract vehicle requirements

Teaming Agreements:

Drafts and negotiates non-disclosure agreements with potential teaming partners Drafts and negotiates teaming agreements with pursuit partners Drafts and negotiates subcontracts with teaming partners

Proposal Support:

Reviews RFQs and RFPs and identifies proposal response and contract delivery compliance requirements Prepares proposal responses for contractual compliance requirements Reviews relevant RFQ and RFP clauses including FAR or GSA Schedule clauses Partners with BDO legal department and outside counsel to determine firm recommendations and responses Coordinates with government acquisition and contracts representatives Supports development and submission of RFQ and RFP clarification questions

Project Compliance:

Administers and complies with all contract delivery requirements Maintains primary contact with Government Contracting Officer regarding all aspects of contract kickoff, deliverable timeline, other provisions Assists in inception to close-out contract administration

Compliance Maintenance:

Maintains internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations Conducts periodic compliance audits as required by federal government regulations for federal contractors

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelors degree  required  Advanced degree preferred

Experience:

Four (4) years or more of relevant contracts and compliance experience with the Federal Government required Three (3) years or more supporting Federal Government proposals required Experience applying knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Defense Acquisitions Regulations and other applicable contracting rules, requirements and procedures required Prior experience working within a professional services firm preferred

License/Certifications:

N/A

Software:

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, required Prior experience utilizing online documentation / proposal software, preferred Knowledge of CRM systems or database systems, preferred 

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Solid understanding of Federal Government proposal processes and requirements as well as procurement processes and policies required Well developed and professional interpersonal skills Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm  Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus  Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.