Senior Contracts Manager

Job Summary

The Contracts Manager Senior is responsible for the formulation and enforcement of contracts policies, procedures, methods, operating practices and performance standards for assigned programs consistent with corporate policies and procedures. Develops and negotiates complex contract agreements and coordinates development of same with other Center of Excellence (COE) and Legal department.

• Development and coordination of various types of complex agreements and other contract/legal documents with accounting, legal, program management and other organizations as required by the POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Manage complex proposals to address request for proposal (RFP) requirements and approved cost strategies in accordance with cost estimating system requirements, company policies, and government regulations.
• Effectively implements and manages contract responsibilities with internal and external customers to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Reviews and executes contracts, contract modifications, and proposals for completeness, compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate export licensing matters with Trade Compliance.
• Monitors operational and financial objectives, funding, and payments for assigned group. Notifies COE upper management and Program Management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact to the company.
• Advises and guides management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretations of terms and conditions.
• Ensures contract information in contract’s database is current, accurate, and complete.
• Advise business segment regarding contract disputes, claim resolutions and outside audits. May be assigned to take the lead in some cases.
• Reviews and resolves issues affecting assigned business segment on company compliance and ensures satisfaction of requirements, company and customer objectives.
• Negotiates proposals, contract modifications, and agreements as required within the limits of authority as specified in the POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Manages and integrates daily work activities of assigned employees to ensure effective efficiencies in compliance with corporate, contract and legal requirements.
• Develops, trains and mentors lower level employees in Contract Administration process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline Preferred.

Two (2) years Contracts Management or related field experience can be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

Ten (10) years of experience in contract administration.

Three (3) years experience managing internationally based/coverage performance.

Prefer at least five (5) years supervisory/management experience.

US Citizen

Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance (Public Trust NAC-I)

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Service Contract Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.
• Familiar with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) if required for contract.
• Familiar with General Accounting Practices (GAP).
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.