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NOTE: This is specific to Active Duty personnel interested in Skillbridge and located in the Tampa, FL area.
Paragon Cyber Solutions is partnering with our Armed Forces to provide mentoring and employment opportunities for Veterans that are transitioning into the Private Sector after selflessly serving our Nation. The Department of Defense has implemented the Skillbridge Intern program to provide Veterans with opportunities to gain "civilian experience" prior to ending their military career. Veterans bring a wealth of experience, discipline and energy, and we understand the significant value of hiring Veterans.
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
- Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- Will receive an honorable discharge
- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
The Contract Administrator position requires a strong background in DoD contracting, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player but also a strong independent contributor, will be proactive, will present leadership skills, will possess good analytical skills, will demonstrate problem-solving skills, and will be detail oriented.
The Contract Administrator will be required to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks. The Contract Administrator must possess the ability to work well with others in high-stress high-volume situations, effectively interface with internal functional and program organizations, effectively deal with external customers, and meet the goals/objectives of Team Paragon.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications for Contract Administrator:
- This position emphasizes skills and experience. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of 8 years of applied experience or a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 4 years applied experience in a related field.
- Strong DoD technical contracts background to include proposal development and negotiation skills.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Experience building and developing high-performing teams that will achieve success through a strong culture of early engagement, internal collaboration and critical thinking.
- Ability to lead meetings with government regulatory organizations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS as well as experience with different contract types.
- Experience leading teams, including cross-functional/cross-organization teams.
- Experience reviewing and advising on Government Contracts, Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Exhibits.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.
- Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications as per DODI 1322.29.
Key Attributes for Success:
- Be a team player.
- Take initiative (seek out new opportunities and present ideas for new services / target markets).
- Be a people person (engaging and communicative)
Benefits
- Work directly with military veterans.
- On the job training with an award winning cybersecurity company.
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