Contracts Manager

CGI•Fairfax, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Manager performs full life-cycle contract administration for contracts involving high-end IT services, Agile and other software development activities, hosting and cloud services, and proprietary COTS software licenses and maintenance. The role may shift to support new accounts and contracts as priorities change, and includes significant strategic and tactical proposal development and support. Responsibilities span oversight of financial and funding requirements for multi-CLIN contracts; RFP/RFQ analysis; proposal preparation, review, and support; negotiations; post-award contract setup and administration; coordination with subcontracts, procurement, finance, program management, and other stakeholders; and contract closeout. Work must comply with company policies, legal requirements, and customer and contract specifications. The manager supports assigned agency procurements and contracts, maintains contract data and files, and prepares ad hoc reporting and research. The role collaborates with proposal teams on competitive and sole-source pursuits, and may review smaller noncompetitive responses, ROM estimates, and RFI responses, including electronic submission and related communications with government acquisition personnel. The position is based in CGI’s Fairfax, Virginia, or Huntsville, Alabama, office; a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 7 years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Strong working knowledge of contract administration principles.
Working knowledge of U.S. Government procurement regulations, including FAR and applicable agency regulations.
Excellent analytical skills and effective written and oral communication skills.
Effective negotiation skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand the broader impact of proposed or awarded work and contract terms on the company.
Ability to identify and resolve contract issues with guidance as necessary and advise program staff and management of contractual rights and obligations.
Ability to interact and negotiate directly and professionally with government acquisition personnel and teaming partners.
Demonstrated ability to identify issues and problems on assigned contracts and make independent recommendations to supervisors, program staff, and business unit management.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate routinely with internal and external stakeholders.
Mature, professional approach; ability to think independently, resolve problems proactively, and apply general business acumen to contract management.

Nice To Haves

Federal government acquisition experience, particularly non-Department of Defense experience, is strongly preferred.
Experience negotiating NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and similar legal instruments.
Experience with COTS software product licensing.
Professional contracts certification or related coursework.
Experience with a range of contract types, including cost-type, time-and-materials, and fixed-price contracts; performance-based contracting; and GWAC and GSA Schedule contracting.
Legal education or background.

Responsibilities

Administer contracts across the full contract life cycle, including post-award setup, ongoing administration, and closeout.
Oversee detailed financial and funding requirements for multi-CLIN contracts.
Analyze RFPs and RFQs and support proposal preparation, review, development, and negotiations.
Collaborate with subcontracts, procurement, finance, billing, program management, legal, and other internal stakeholders.
Establish routine, professional verbal and written communications and working relationships with government Contracting Officers and internal stakeholders.
Manage assigned agency procurements and contracts and maintain contract information in company databases and contract files.
Prepare ad hoc reporting and research as needed.
Collaborate with proposal teams on competitive and sole-source procurements for follow-on work and other pursuits.
Review and support smaller noncompetitive responses, ROM estimates, and RFI responses, including electronic submission and correspondence with government acquisition personnel when applicable.
Identify contract issues and problems, make independent recommendations, and advise program staff and management on contractual rights and obligations.
Shift support among accounts and contracts as business priorities require.