Government Contracts Manager (GCM)
Operating Company: Fluke Electronics Corporation
Category: Legal
Location: Everett, Washington, United States or Remote
Job Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Job Level: Experienced Professional, Individual Contributor
Fluke is seeking an experienced government contracting professional to join our Legal team. This is a critical position responsible for managing Fluke’s U.S. Government sell-side contracting process and supporting government compliance programs. The GCM collaborates closely with Fluke Legal, Operations, Compliance, Finance, Sales, Cybersecurity experts, and Technical Operations to advance the business and mitigate associated risk. Accordingly, the successful candidate must enjoy communicating and collaborating cross-functionally and interacting regularly with senior management and government employees. Role is based in Everett, Washington but will consider remote candidates.
Position Overview
The Government Contracts Manager serves as the primary point of contact throughout the life of the U.S. Federal Government (USG) contract. Responsibilities include contract administration, conflict of interest oversight, and advising the business on operational compliance required by Fluke USG contracts.
In This Role You Will
- Manage the contract lifecycle, including proposals, quotes, negotiations, awards, change orders, modifications, contract administration and close out
- Review and analyze terms and conditions and advise on compliance with FAR, GSAR, DFARS, other agency-specific regulations, and Executive Orders
- Collaborate with cross functional teams on proposals and contract/negotiation strategy, performance work statements, statements of work, and service level agreements
- Coordinate responses to RFIs, Sources Sought, and RFQs and perform final evaluation of Fluke responses prior to submission
- Conduct risk assessments
- Serve as the interface between USG Contracting Officers and the Fluke team and collaborate with business stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and disputes
- Stay current on trends and developments related to USG contracts, such as regulatory changes, and partner with corporate IT security team to ensure Fluke meets cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Develop and present USG contracts compliance training to business teams
- Manage SAM registration and updates, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract management and updates, and FSS Industrial Funding Fee payments
- Drive continuous improvement and sustainment of contract policies, processes, and standard work
We Are Seeking Candidates With The Following Proven Experience
- Minimum of 8 to 12 years’ USG contracting
- Supporting USG contracting with Department of Defense agencies, General Services Administration, Department of Energy, NASA, and other federal agencies
- Knowledge of and experience applying FAR, GSAR, DEAR, and DFARS requirements in contract development, management, and governance
- USG Commercial Item contracts administration
- Managing simple to complex contract awards and proposals
- Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and contractual requirements
- Communicating effectively with all management levels, functional teams, and customers
- Working positively and productively in a team environment with strong oral and written communication, leadership, and people skills
- Managing competing priorities with strong project management and critical thinking skills
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand. “We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com. “
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 86,100.00 - 159,900.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
