Senior Manager, Contracts – Active Secret Clearance - to $200,000

Intermedia Group•Northampton, MA

73d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our Contracts organization. This role requires a recognized expert and thought leader who will manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization. As Portfolio Lead, you will serve as the contracts point of contact both internally and externally to the organization.

Requirements

Must have active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in a business or related field and minimum 9 years prior related experience or Graduate Degree with minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
6+ Years’ experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS and a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g. CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc. development, production, engineering services, commercial and non-commercial, etc.
Ability to travel when needed
Able to work onsite in Northampton, MA.

Nice To Haves

Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers.
Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.
Proven business negotiator while exercising sound judgement with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence both internally and externally.
Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
Excellent communication, presentation, team building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environments.
Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
Experience mentoring, leading and training junior staff members
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, statement of works, solicitations/RFPs, or government regulations
NCMA Certification CFCM, CPCM or CCCM (preferred / not required)

Responsibilities

Manage a team of contracts professionals for our growing Acoustic Systems Portfolio and provide expertise, guidance, training, and leadership to implement strategies to advance critical business objectives.
Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management and customer contract activities for assigned contracts / programs.
Lead Complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
Develop solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.