Sr Manager, Contracts

Govcio LLC • Huntsville, AL

3d

About The Position

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join its customer-focused Contracts Department and provide contractual support to a fast-paced team managing the company’s largest program. GovCIO is a full-service information technology and enterprise service management provider supporting U.S. government, partner-nation, and commercial customers. The company has more than 3,000 personnel operating in 195 locations worldwide.

The Senior Contracts Manager supports proposal development, contract administration, negotiations, and performance management. The role guides program teams on compliant proposals, pricing strategies, risk mitigation, and contracting practices. It also coordinates with government contracting officials and internal program, legal, finance, accounting, tax, and subcontracting teams to resolve issues, maintain compliant contract documentation, support the program, and keep management informed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years of experience, or commensurate experience.
• Experience in government contracting and related functions, particularly acquisitions, contract administration, negotiation, and performance management.
• Experience administering government contracts issued by Department of Defense agencies and the General Services Administration (GSA).
• Experience preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contractual documentation and instruments.
• Experience communicating and interfacing with government contracting office personnel on contract administration matters.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Strong business acumen and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective internal and external relationships.
• Comfort working with executives and representing functional plans and priorities to senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

• SECRET or TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual support to a fast-paced team managing the company’s largest program.
• Review complex solicitations and prepare specialized or non-routine responses for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Guide project teams in developing compliant business proposals addressing RFP requirements, pricing strategies, and risk mitigation consistent with sound business practices, company policies, and government regulations.
• Use knowledge and experience with DoD, Joint programs, and GSA to research and negotiate favorable terms and conditions that meet company objectives.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiation teams on contractual issues.
• Build relationships with government contracting officials and program and functional team members; translate strategic and operational goals into effective contracting practices.
• Provide contractual guidance to business team members.
• Coordinate agreements and other contract or legal documents with corporate functions, including finance, accounting, and tax.
• Serve as the communications focal point among legal, finance, and business teams to resolve contract issues and disputes.
• Ensure contracts and subcontracts comply with regulations and company policy, and proactively maintain contract documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist the Subcontracts team in developing appropriate subcontracts to support the program.
• Identify risks and contractual terms that do not conform to company policy.
• Assist with training and development for junior contracts and subcontracts personnel.
• Keep the Program Team and management informed of contract activities and negotiation issues.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior