Prime Contract Manager II

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS)•North Las Vegas, NV

5d•$155,210 - $248,331•Onsite

About The Position

The Prime Contract Manager is responsible for leading and executing the strategic direction of these functions and developing a robust plan by which these objectives will be achieved. As the Prime Contract Manager, you will lead a team of Contract Administrators, tasked with improving the relationships and continue to add credibility and value to internal and external customers. This position manages the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Prime Contract Administration organization and is responsible for overseeing and directing key initiatives within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 14 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
3+ years of leadership experience in a Supply Chain Management / Prime Contract Management environment, with demonstrated experience leading diverse teams in high-demand environments.
Deep experience in procurement and prime contract administration, with a strong focus on federal government contracting (FAR / DEAR environment).
Expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and experience managing or administering procurement systems built around FAR requirements.
Expert negotiator with proven experience negotiating, executing, and administering high-value agreements with both federal and commercial entities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to exercise clarity, directness, and diplomacy when briefing senior managers, executive committees, and large audiences.
Establish and maintain strong and effective customer and partner relations and anticipate change and adjust promptly and effectively.
Proven ability to act as a change agent—driving change, modernizing processes, and championing continuous improvement to enhance organizational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Sound business judgment with the courage to make informed decisions and manage risks in complex, fast-paced environments where outcomes may carry high stakes. A strong track record of using influence, savvy, leadership, mentorship, and building high trust work environments among teams.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 14 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
MBA or master’s degree in a supply chain related field.
Experience working with DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System) or similar requirements management platforms preferred.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification (or equivalent Lean / Continuous Improvement credential).
Significant experience managing operations across complex product streams, multiple delivery channels, and diverse customer groups.
Deep experience in forecast and planning processes within an integrated supply chain model.
A strong track record of cross-functional influence, mentorship, and building high-trust work environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Manager of the Prime Contract team for MSTS, reporting to the Director of Strategic Enterprise Systems.
Establish team direction, long-range schedules, objectives & key results, key performance indicators, and other metrics. Conduct strategic and tactical management planning to align functional capabilities with mission needs, with a focus on driving excellence among the teams.
Manage the Prime Contracts Management team budget, expense planning, and other financial measures effectively.
Develop, document, implement, and maintain performance standards; establish metrics-driven targets to drive continuous progression in key business metrics. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts between various internal groups and teams.
Collaborate with organizations across MSTS, and our customers at the Nevada Field Office and NNSA. Act as senior level advisor to peers, managers, senior leaders, and customers on issues that affect company performance and business relationships.
Assist the Director of Strategic Enterprise Systems with other duties and responsibilities as directed.
Direct, coach, mentor, and motivate staff to assure success in the execution of their duties and foster professional growth across the team.
Lead by example with integrity, respect, and trust. Actively drives positive culture change, accountability, and organizational learning through continuous improvement. Create an environment where employees feel safe to raise issues, are empowered to address them, and are supported to resolve them.
Evaluate the talent and structure of the organization to make proactive operational and staffing changes where needed. Establish clear responsibility and accountability, while carrying out team requirements, using both speed and urgency.
Lead the administration of the NNSS Prime Contract to ensure full company compliance with all requirements.
Act as an expert negotiator to negotiate modifications to the prime contract, execute agreements with strategic partner government agencies, and oversee the timely completion of reports, correspondence, and deliverables to the government customer.
Provide sound guidance regarding "Best Practice" methodologies and commercial market standards while maintaining applicable company policies and procedures.
Direct cross-functional teamwork and directly integrate new processes within organizational leadership in a dynamic, proactive manner.
Collaborate with organizations across the division, MSTS, the Nevada Enterprise, NNSA, and external partner organizations. Act as a key business partner and senior-level advisor on issues affecting company performance and business relationships.
Proactively anticipate risks and ensure risks inherent in operations are identified, tracked, controlled, or mitigated.
Identify and resolve complex issues and conflicts within and between various external and cross-functional teams.