Contracts Manager

Amentum•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Manager manages the formulation of contracts policies, procedures, methods, operating practices and performance standards for assigned program or business unit. This role involves coordinating various agreements, subcontracts, and legal documents with different departments, developing cost proposals, and ensuring compliance with company policies, laws, and government regulations. The manager also advises on export control and licensing, monitors contract performance, funding, and payments, and informs upper management of potential non-compliance issues. They interpret terms and conditions, manage contract information in databases, and participate in contract disputes and audits. Additionally, the Contracts Manager negotiates proposals and agreements and is responsible for managing and integrating the daily work activities of assigned employees, as well as training lower-level staff in Contract Administration processes.

Requirements

Eight (8) years’ experience in contract administration and/or government cost accounting environment.
In-depth knowledge of ICE/Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) detention program objectives, policies, and national detention standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in video and digital media.
Knowledge of desktop publishing and website development that includes computer hardware and software requirements.
Knowledge of budget and cost formulation.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a potentially stressful and unpredictable environment.
Demonstrate ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with attention to detail.
Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening, and possess a government security clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years supervisory experience in contracts.
Bachelor’s degree in Contracts Management or similar discipline.

Responsibilities

Manages the formulation of contracts policies, procedures, methods, operating practices and performance standards for assigned program or business unit.
Manages the proper coordination of various types of agreements, subcontracts and other contract/legal documents with accounting, legal, program management and other organizations as necessary.
Develops cost proposals to address request for proposal (RFP) requirements and approved cost strategies in accordance with cost estimating system requirements, company policies, and government regulations.
Evaluates conformance of policies, practices and standards to meet business objectives in compliance with company policy, law and regulation.
Advises and guides Contract department in export and control and licensing matters to ensure the upper management is kept fully aware of company’s compliance.
Monitors performance, funding, and payments on assigned contracts.
Notifies upper management and site Program Management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact to the company.
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretations of terms and conditions of assigned SBU.
Manages the process for updating contract information in contract’s database ensuring all data is current and complete.
Participates in contract disputes, claim resolutions and outside audits.
May be assigned to take the lead in some cases.
Negotiates proposals, contract modifications, and agreements as required within the limits of authority delegated by the upper management.
Manages and integrates daily work activities of assigned employees to ensure compliance with corporate, contract and legal requirements.
Develops and trains lower level employees in Contract Administration process.
Performs other duties as assigned.