Senior Contracts Administrator Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the senior contracts administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice and recommendations on management of contractual rights, responsibilities, and obligations, including risk exposure and interpretation of contract terms.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Enter and maintain service contracts and billing plans for released products in the SAP Database
• Develop a team approach with Field Service by coordinating service activities and customer feedback within shared accounts
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with both internal and external customers
• Generate and distribute reports for the purpose of monitoring and measuring service contract status and revenue
• Assist Finance and Field Service on service contract collections
• Knowledge of standard legal terms and conditions
• Solid SAP skills and a general knowledge of its reporting functions
• Assist and advise Program/Project Managers and other project personnel with identification and interpretation of applicable contractual and subcontract terms and conditions, participate in meetings, prepare reports and maintain documentation

In response to your job posting for senior contracts administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise in such areas as business conflicts, intellectual property rights, liability, acceptance, and warranty provisions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Detailed knowledge of government contract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention
• Detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of proper drafting, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, P.O.’s teaming and other forms of agreements
• Experience with international contracts as well, is preferred
• Requires strong Organizational and communications skills
• Experience with all phases of procurement—soliciting, flowing down Prime requirements, negotiations and contract closeouts
• MA/MBA/JD preferred
• Experience working with a broad range of agreements, including government contracts and grants, commercial ontracts, and other types of agreements such as MTAs, IR&Ds, CRADAs
• Able to handle multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

I am excited to be applying for the position of senior contracts administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for independent, objective contract evaluation and terms and conditions interpretation and advises leadership regarding contractual rights, responsibilities, and obligations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Works well in a team environment, and comfortable sharing knowledge accepting input from others
• An NCMA, CFCM or CPCM certification
• Knowledge and experience with FAR/DFAR and agency-specific acquisition regulations
• Experience managing GSA Schedule contracts and GWACs
• Competence with Microsoft suite (Word,Excel, Powerpoint)
• Take over the management of contracts including payment, variations etc
• Be the package manage for those trades including the resolution of an design/coordination issues
• Collation of completion documentation

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior contracts administrator position.

Previously, I was responsible for post-award contractual and commercial support in the management of Claims, Change Orders, dispute resolutions, Contract close-out and up-date of Vendor data base when relevant.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Contract finalisation
• Experience with reviewing terms and conditions and statements of work for risk and risk mitigation in accordance with company policies and procedure
• Experience with government cost type constriction contracts
• Understanding of the Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Integrated Project Schedule (IPS)
• Detail oriented and customer focus
• Strong understanding of contract/Purchase Order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements
• Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, ) and their proper use
• Advanced knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/ software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines

Please consider me for the senior contracts administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for contractual support in proposal development, contract negotiation and administration, including modifications, extensions, written and oral communication with client, and the termination or close-out of standard and nonstandard contracts.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to quickly understand processes and ensure adherence to the same
• Complete assigned tasks in a comprehensive fashion and in the time-frame specified
• Certificate in Contract Management is desirable
• Experience in Healthcare / Medical device /Life science industry would be an advantage
• Experience with audits, Deltek, and CPCM or CPM certification
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Sharepoint, using a contract management system
• Experience in commercial contract terms in a technology environment such as intellectual property, indemnity and warranty
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook