Contracts Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Detailed knowledge of contracting, including federal procurement laws and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
• Very strong knowledge of customer communities and business environment.
• Very strong decision-making ability, negotiation skills, and leadership competencies.
• Very strong self-motivation and the ability to exercise prudent business judgment in matters of business importance.
• Practiced adeptness in all areas of contracts administration.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and be proactive with the contracts or subcontracts needs of the business.
• Very strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needs.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Collaborates and works well cross-functionally throughout the business.
• Directs oversight of a contracts team of moderate size and complexity.
• Manages work, sets objectives, and meets commitments, demonstrating strong team player capabilities.
• Demonstrates significant decision-making ability, negotiation skills, and proven leadership competencies.
• Demonstrates exemplary skills and functions at a level beyond the requirements of the position.
• Demonstrates the ability to think and plan strategically and be proactive with the contracts needs of the business.
• Possesses very strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with person-nel at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Advises leadership and other functions on contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations.
• Selects, leads, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the effective operation of the function.
• Assists with the development of flow-down of mandatory or necessary terms and conditions from a business and contract perspective.
• Delegates assignments to others for developing solutions to a variety of complex and difficult problems.
• Manages work, sets objectives, and meets commitments for self and others.
• Reviews and coordinates approvals of contract documents for protection of the company's contractual position, satisfaction of customer specifications and requirements, and adherence to company pol-icy.
• Acts as a primary point of contact with other departments for resolution of problems regarding contracts.
• Acts as the primary interface with customers, including fact-finding, audits, and formal contract negotiations.
• Conducts negotiations, reviews, and management of contracts or subcontracts.
• Manages the contract change process and works with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk.
• Supports proposal activities to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• highly competitive benefits
• flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded