Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Summary:

The Contracts Manager will provide: 1) Day-to-day contract administration for a multi-million-dollar Task Order contract; 2) on-site guidance and counsel to the Project Management Office (PMO) on contract compliance matters; and 3) Subcontract oversite for the subcontractors on the program. This position is responsible for initiating, tracking, and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, risk, and maintaining a repository of documentation. The Contracts Manager will ensure the management of contracts is in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for full life-cycle contract management in the government sector - from award through contract closeout.
•  Oversee contracts process and compliance for assigned contracts, task orders and subcontracts.
•  Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration of contracts or subcontracts.
•  Monitor company performance for conformance to original proposal.
•  Serves as primary point of contact for customers' contracts/subcontracts POC.
•  Supports interpretation regarding legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
•  Advises on implications of all contract types with emphasis on FFP and T&M terms.
•  Supports negotiation of complex contracts and may develop consulting, nondisclosure, teaming, subcontracting and other agreements.
•  Participates in pricing strategy discussions, including assessing competitive pricing/rate structures.
•  Conveys contract requirements to Program Managers and monitors contract awards and funding status.
•  Serves as point of contact with internal departments concerning contract questions, issues, and problems for assigned contracts.
  

Minimum Requirements:

•  BA/BS degree in Business Management or a related discipline.
•  7-10 years progressively responsible government contracting experience.
•  Experience managing a portfolio of contracts.
• Contract and Subcontract administration experience, to include working with the Small Business Administration (SBA).
• Experience with Mentor-Protégé programs.
•  Thorough knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition regulations), DIAR (Department of Interior Acquisition Regulations).
•  Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus, including strong pricing experience is desired.
•  Candidate must have proven success in customer relations, an in-depth familiarity with the federal contracting process.
•  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficient in the use of Microsoft.
•  Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
•  The successful candidate will be an action-oriented, self-motivated individual who is able to work independently and has strong organizational skills.
•  Professional Certification (CPCM) preferred, but not required.
  
  Active Clearance:

None required