Contracts Manager

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation•Beltsville, MD

23d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established, growing engineering firm providing products and technical services to the DOW, other Federal entities and commercial customers. ~175 employees, many in mechanical engineering disciplines, work across three operating units. Reflecting the company’s diversity for its size, the Director of Contracts role has a broad scope, including the following: Contract Management Serve as primary POC for contracting personnel in Government, non-Government customers, and other external stakeholders Review solicitations, identify requirements, risks, and compliance obligations Prepare responses to reps, certs, and other conditions Draft and review subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, etc. Monitor contract funding, deliverables, and POPs; initiate modifications as needed. Administer the company’s portfolio of contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M & IDIQ types) Maintain accurate contract files in accordance with CPSR and company standards Prepare for and participate in Federal contract compliance audits (DCAA, DCMA) Manage contract closeout process, ensuring all deliverables and financial obligations are met Archive contract documentation per company policy and regulatory requirements Bid and Proposal Support all operating divisions at a detailed level in proposal development, with emphasis on cost and pricing aspects Organize and schedule efforts for complex responses, including T&Cs, compliance matrices, risk assessments, etc. Financial & General Management Perform or direct customer invoicing on monthly or billing-event basis Oversee Accounts Receivable function Key contributor to revenue and cost recognition decisions for financial reporting Participate in regular reviews and analysis of financial results Lead and manage a small Contracts staff Collaborate closely with divisional operating management and with other corporate management. No Contracts Dept “silo” Advise and participate with executive management in resource planning, risk assessments and workforce compliance for all contract requirements

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree. Business, Contracts, Finance/Accounting, Law or related
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contracts work with direct Federal contracting exposure
Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, SBA rules, and other applicable Federal contracting regulations
Strong understanding of DCAA and DCMA methods, particularly indirect cost structures
Solid foundation in financial and cost accounting
Ability to understand manufacturing processes, and utilize direct and indirect manufacturing cost data and structures for contract purposes
Flexibility to work with less formal commercial contracting practices
Proficiency with ERP system contract management and financial modules. Deltek Costpoint experience a plus
Willing to work closely with operating management and other corporate functions
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well under deadline pressure
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

DOW contracting experience very strongly preferred
Experience in a products business preferred. (Candidates with services-only experience are at a disadvantage)
Some experience in a purely commercial environment is a plus
Secret-level DOW security clearance a plus
Certifications (preferred): NCMA CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM; DAWIA

Responsibilities

Serve as primary POC for contracting personnel in Government, non-Government customers, and other external stakeholders
Review solicitations, identify requirements, risks, and compliance obligations
Prepare responses to reps, certs, and other conditions
Draft and review subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, etc.
Monitor contract funding, deliverables, and POPs; initiate modifications as needed.
Administer the company’s portfolio of contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M & IDIQ types)
Maintain accurate contract files in accordance with CPSR and company standards
Prepare for and participate in Federal contract compliance audits (DCAA, DCMA)
Manage contract closeout process, ensuring all deliverables and financial obligations are met
Archive contract documentation per company policy and regulatory requirements
Support all operating divisions at a detailed level in proposal development, with emphasis on cost and pricing aspects
Organize and schedule efforts for complex responses, including T&Cs, compliance matrices, risk assessments, etc.
Perform or direct customer invoicing on monthly or billing-event basis
Oversee Accounts Receivable function
Key contributor to revenue and cost recognition decisions for financial reporting
Participate in regular reviews and analysis of financial results
Lead and manage a small Contracts staff
Collaborate closely with divisional operating management and with other corporate management.
Advise and participate with executive management in resource planning, risk assessments and workforce compliance for all contract requirements