Contracts Manager

Science Systems & Applications • Lanham, MD

6d • $93,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Science Systems and Applications Inc. (SSAI) is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to provide comprehensive contract administration and management for a portfolio of federal government contracts. This position will serve as the primary contracts point of contact for a key company program while also supporting several additional contracts and business initiatives. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of onsite and remote work based on business, customer, and contractual requirements.

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 Deltek Costpoint, Unanet 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., property reporting, 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: Senior