Senior Government Contract Advisor

• Advising internal stakeholders on complex federal contract administration issues
• Providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced contracting professionals
• Participating in the development, review, and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing the Small Business Plan
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
• Ensuring all contract deliverables are submitted on time and meet quality standards
• Leading the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process and Award Fee Self-Assessments
• Managing security and compliance requirements, including SSP, DSA, NIST, ICA with DLA, and related activities
• Drafting clear, accurate, and well-researched internal and client-facing communications on complex contractual topics
• Driving process improvements, mitigating contractual and financial risk, and creating operational efficiencies
• Supporting additional projects and initiatives as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business, contracting, legal studies, communications, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience administering federal contracts
• Proven history of high performance, strong initiative, and a results-driven mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work onsite three days per week at a Cigna or client location (subject to change)
• Ability to travel as required

NCMA and/or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certifications