Contracts Manager

KING AEROSPACE INC•Addison, TX

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Manager plans and administers effective, compliant contract management guidance and serves as the company’s focal point for day-to-day contract matters, including subcontracts and contract financing. The role ensures contractual requirements are understood, monitors contract funding, coordinates contract reports, CDRL items and billing documents, and advises Program Managers on contractual rights, risks, obligations and performance opportunities. The manager works with internal and external customers and serves as the direct liaison to government PCOs, ACOs and CORs on government contracts and related funding. The position supervises company Program Contracting Administrator personnel assigned to specific contracts. Responsibilities include administering prime contracts and subcontracts, negotiating contract terms, supporting proposals, maintaining contract records and past-performance information, overseeing contract financing and billings, and coordinating external contract audits. The position also serves as the company’s empowered official for ITAR/export-control matters and provides contract performance briefings to customer senior leadership. This is a full-time, onsite role at the Addison, Texas home office, Monday through Friday, with a day shift. Occasional travel to company sites may be required.

Requirements

At least five years of government contract management experience, including working knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements and contract law.
Knowledge and ability in contract and subcontract management and administration, customer service and relationship-building.
Ability to interpret contract language and provide compliant interpretations of requirements.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, reprioritize under pressure, schedule work, communicate effectively and meet deadlines.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and procedures and present briefings to critical audiences.
Advanced ability to calculate figures and amounts, and ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, management information software, Excel spreadsheets, internet software and Microsoft Outlook.
High integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential or company-sensitive information.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable government security clearance or National Agency Check (NAC).
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
NCMA professional certification (CFCM or CPCM), equivalent certification, or ability to obtain certification within the first three years of employment.
Knowledge of FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

Process and maintain incoming and outgoing contract and subcontract documents, CDRLs, reports, billing requests and correspondence.
Review contract documents and advise Program Managers and functional leads about requirements, terms, changes and potential conflicts.
Establish and ensure compliance with procedures for processing Over & Above Work Requests.
Serve as company empowered official for ITAR and export-control matters.
Attend contract Program Management Reviews and brief customer senior leadership on contract performance.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with government contracting officers.
Work with Finance to develop competitive and non-competitive proposals for current and future government contracts.
Maintain past-performance information for new business proposals and oversee designated commercial contracts.
Draft and issue subcontract RFPs/RFQs, negotiate with major subcontractors, and develop subcontract documents and requirements.
Monitor subcontract compliance, reports and invoices; maintain subcontract files; and review and document subcontractor performance annually.
Prepare and oversee small-business subcontract plans when required.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date contract and subcontract files and archives.
Supervise preparation and submission of accurate, complete, timely billings; review billing rates and initiate rate updates as appropriate.
Review contract billings before submission to PIEE, follow up on receipt and payment, and maintain Contract Funds Status Reports.
Assist the Controller with contract revenue projects.
Coordinate responses, discussions and action plans for external DCAA and DCMA contract audits and inquiries.
Perform additional duties as assigned.