Contracts Manager

Science Systems & Applications • Lanham, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Science Systems and Applications Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a dynamic Contracts Manager. This position is based in-person at SSAI's office in Lanham, MD. Duties may include but are not limited to: Oversight of Contract administration, budgeting and resource allocation, financial planning and forecasting, and cost monitoring and control, and maintaining, administering, and operating a financial and resources management and reporting system. Day-to-day operations, including administering contracts, reviewing financial reports, and reviewing cost and fee invoices Contract closeout functions, including analyzing invoices, analyzing billing, and completing related close-out documentation Decide and Organize projects priorities Oversee government reporting and periodic compliance filings (e.g., SAM.gov, service contractor reporting, GSA schedule reporting, FSRS, ESRS, CPARS etc.) Review solicitations for new contract work, both government and commercial, including assessing the contractual risk/return trade-offs Independently works through situational issues and uses problem solving skills to achieve desired project outcome Compliance oversight – Exercise knowledge regarding FAR, DFAR and contract-specific compliance issues, and corporate policy and standard procedures Review and evaluate requests for proposals (RFPs/RFQs) and changes to contracts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) and a minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Government contracting required
• Experience with Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, or similar contract management systems
• US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional certification (CSCP), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM).

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Contract administration, budgeting and resource allocation, financial planning and forecasting, and cost monitoring and control, and maintaining, administering, and operating a financial and resources management and reporting system.
• Day-to-day operations, including administering contracts, reviewing financial reports, and reviewing cost and fee invoices
• Contract closeout functions, including analyzing invoices, analyzing billing, and completing related close-out documentation
• Decide and Organize projects priorities
• Oversee government reporting and periodic compliance filings (e.g., SAM.gov, service contractor reporting, GSA schedule reporting, FSRS, ESRS, CPARS etc.)
• Review solicitations for new contract work, both government and commercial, including assessing the contractual risk/return trade-offs
• Independently works through situational issues and uses problem solving skills to achieve desired project outcome
• Compliance oversight – Exercise knowledge regarding FAR, DFAR and contract-specific compliance issues, and corporate policy and standard procedures
• Review and evaluate requests for proposals (RFPs/RFQs) and changes to contracts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees