Director of Contracts/Subcontracts

ITC Defense Corp.•North Charleston, SC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator position with ITC is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play multiple roles in a growing small business. The candidate in this position will provide full life-cycle contract management and subcontract management support which includes leading all pre-award, post-award, administrative and closeout activities for U.S. Government and commercial contracts and subcontracts. Reviews, prepares, and negotiates documents necessary to protect the company's contractual posture with adherence to company policy and applicable laws and regulations; performs general contract management administration responsibilities; provides interpretation of terms and conditions; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; consults with legal and other departments as needed to ensure the company has preserved its rights while limiting its liabilities. This position is hybrid. In office time is expected to be 20-30% depending on need.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required. Government security clearance, or ability to obtain one
BA/BS degree required in related field
10 years direct experience working with Dept of Defense (DoD) Government and commercial contracts; experience administering complex multi-million dollar programs
Experience with Government contract pricing, price/cost analysis, fact-finding, and negotiations
Thorough knowledge of TINA, FAR, DFARS, and contract principles governing the award and management of U.S. and commercial contracts
Knowledge of various contract types, including Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Firm-Fixed-Price Level-of-Effort (FFPLOE), Cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Term and Level of Effort (LOE), Time and Materials (T&M), or Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract types
Must be familiar with and preferably have significant experience with standard contractual Terms and Conditions and their meanings
Ability to communicate effectively and must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and time management skills with ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and handle multiple priorities;
Self-motivated and good level of focus/concentration with ability to prioritize, organize, follow-through, and complete tasks on time;
Ability to exercise good judgment and handle confidential and sensitive issues;
Detail oriented with high level of accuracy
Strong computer skills with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

CPCM/CFCM/DAWIA or equivalent certification/training/experience
Foreign Military Sales or security cooperation/security assistance experience
Experience in Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) level documentation and associated requirements; experience with a CPSR audit
Experience with operation of a joint venture
Experience in a small-business prime contractor or growth-stage defense company.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform functions necessary for all phases of contract and subcontract management from cradle to grave, including price analysis, proposal/bid/business development support, contract/subcontract formation, negotiation, contract administration, change order management, reporting, termination, and closeout.
Develop and administer subcontracts, task orders, and subsequent modifications.
Identify, evaluate, assess, and mitigate contract/subcontract risks for new and current business.
Serve as liaison between ITC and its customers and subcontractors for contractual matters.
Serve as ITC’s principal contracting official, advising executive leadership, program managers, BD, and finance on all contracting matters.
In conjunction with Program Management/Project Control, monitor and track contract and subcontract performance (contract schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing, and payments) and proactively identify and address potential risk areas or other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company or contract performance.
Participate in program reviews and contracts-related meetings with internal and/or external customers/subcontractors as needed.
Develop and maintain positive customer and subcontractor relationships, both internally and externally.
Ensure that contracts, subcontracts, proposals, and other agreements are managed in accordance and remain compliant with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and contract requirements.
Review and prepare various business agreements (NDAs, Teaming Agreements, subcontractor RFPs, etc.), documentation, correspondence, forms, negotiation memos, written reports, letters, and memoranda required for internal and external distribution, and reports which may be required to support business development activities, solicitations, contract awards, subcontract awards, regulatory requirements, and related activities.
Maintain contract files and records.
Participate in the resolution of contract/subcontract disputes, audits, and other post-award contract/subcontract matters.
Support the generation of additional or new business opportunities to include contracts/subcontracts-related proposal preparation and proposal support.
Lead the development of company policies and procedures for contract and subcontract administration.
Provide senior level recommendations and input to contract/subcontract matters related to agreement negotiations, dispute resolution, legal, and compliance.
Provide contract/subcontract management support to ITC’s two joint ventures.
Other duties as assigned.