Manager, Contracts Administration

ViaPath Technologies•Merrifield, VA

98d•Hybrid

About The Position

ViaPath is looking for a Manager, Contracts Administration to join their team. This role is responsible for contracts and subcontracts administration, primarily for state and local government contracts as well as commercial contracts. The position is a hybrid role based at the ViaPath office in Falls Church, VA.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of contracts administration experience required
Ability to resolve contractual issues and recommend business solutions to management
Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlines
Self-motivated and success oriented
Adept at solving problems and creating solutions
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external customers
Ability to work quickly and independently with minimum supervision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
Federal contracting experience a plus
SharePoint experience desired
Experience in Salesforce, ServiceNow and/or QAD is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Perform senior level cradle-to-grave contracts and subcontract administration primarily for state and local government contracts as well as commercial contracts
Draft and negotiate NDA’s, TA’s, Vendor, Subcontract and Consulting Agreements and amendments
Review RFIs, RFQs, and RFP’s to ensure compliance as well as work with the sales manager, pricing and legal in the proposal process
Negotiate customer contracts and customer Amendments
Ensure the negotiation of terms and conditions are in alignment with management objectives and in consideration of ensuring no risk or risk mitigation/limitation.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Serve as a liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages, as well as throughout contract execution
Review, analyze, identify, mitigate and negotiate risks that contract terms and conditions may pose to the company
Resolve contract issues as they arise
Draft and issue requests for proposals
Complete contract closeouts
Help to build a contract repository database
Maintain organized files
Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate managers regarding contract status
Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with guidelines and company policy
Process purchase orders and change orders
Develop strong internal and external customer relationships