Contracts Manager

SEACORP • Middletown, RI

67d • Onsite

About The Position

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Contracts Manager. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Job Summary: We are looking for a motivated candidate who is excited to help assist and develop our Contracts Team to further promote business growth and overall meet customer needs. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Contracts, the Contracts Manager will oversee all aspects of contract administration. The Contracts Manager will serve as a liaison between SEACORP, and customer Contracting Officers and/or subcontract procurement agents as needed for pre-award activities, proposals, and contract negotiations, as well as cradle-to-grave contract administration activities on SEACORP’s awarded contracts. The position will support a broad range of service contracts (prime/subcontract awards) across multiple contract types to include CPFF, FFP, CPIF, CPAF and T&M. This role requires a collaborative team builder with ability to interface with executive management on a regular basis. Qualified candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience pricing proposals in a DoD environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline such as Business or Accounting.
• 10 years of experience in DoD contracts administration role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive experience with writing and production of cost proposals
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong attention to details.
• Knowledge and application of both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation. Supplement (DFARS) and related federal regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology and contractual compliance requirements.
• Effectively handle multiple demands/projects with shifting deadlines by leveraging resources appropriately.
• Expert level knowledge and proficiency with MS Office Suite programs such as but not limited to Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in a mostly paperless environment.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, when necessary, in a deadline-oriented environment.
• U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Deltek Costpoint

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a variety of agreements (e.g. Proprietary Information Agreements (PIA), Teaming Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Consulting Agreements, etc.) and develop related documentation.
• Lead and perform pricing analysis and develop price-to-win options for upper management analysis and decision-making.
• Lead the review, analysis and evaluation of RFP requirements, take exception to terms (as appropriate), develop and submit compliant cost proposals.
• Prepare cost volumes and prepares pricing strategies in a timely manner.
• Support and advise management on potential risks, contractual rights and obligations by providing advice/guidance to different internal teams relating to contract generation and negotiation.
• Stay current with new laws and proposed legislation, interpret the potential impact on current and future contracts.
• Support proposal preparation, price negotiations, post-award activities.
• Support contract lifecycle management which includes but is not limited to, contract and agreement initiation, negotiation of terms and conditions, contract administration through close-out.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation related to established contracts and those in progress.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with contracting officers of the US government, prime contractors, DCAA, DCMA, and other related organizations.
• Serve as the singular point of contact for assigned contracts and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and vendors.
• Handle correspondence with external/internal stakeholders.
• Manage FAR/DFARS and contractual flow-downs.
• Ensure that risks are assessed on potential projects, managed during contract execution and reported
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary.
• Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays)
• a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager