KGS
Job ID 2430029
KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is hiring a
Contracts Manager to support its
Chantilly, Virginia office. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Contracts, the Contracts Manager is responsible for supporting the contracting and procurement functions in a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial environment, with emphases on compliance, operational efficiency, and customer service. Ability to interact with executives, clients, and acquisition officials; perform consistent with the firm’s approach to contracts negotiation and management; and serve as an adviser to internal and external stakeholders on contractual and regulatory matters.
Remote work is acceptable for this position.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Reviews contracts, subcontracts, and modifications for completeness, compliance, and accuracy from proposal stage to project close-out, including timely submittal of required reports (e.g., limitation of funds, deliverable tracking, intellectual property reports, and government property, as applicable).
- Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretations of terms and conditions.
- Monitors performance, funding, and payments on assigned contracts. Notifies upper management and site Program Management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact to the company.
- Lead or assist technical teams in/with negotiations of proposals, contract modifications, and agreements as required within the limits of authority delegated by the upper management.
- Draft, issue, and negotiate subcontract agreements and modifications, consulting agreements, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent and ad hoc agreements.
- Manages the proper coordination of various types of agreements, subcontracts and other contract/legal documents with accounting, legal, program management and other organizations as necessary.
- Ensure the maintenance of complete and accurate contract and subcontract records in the company’s systems.
Proposal Support
- Review solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFIs,) to identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Identify terms and conditions and assumptions for business volumes and ensure proposal compliance with solicitations.
- Prepare representations and certifications required by solicitations and/or partners.
- Participate in proposal meetings and assist with pricing strategy reviews.
- Coordinate with management post-award to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- This position requires US Citizenship due to our Federal contractual obligation.
- Thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARS (including Subparts), and related federal legislation and regulations, and industry best practices.
- Experience with administration and management of GSA Schedules.
- Strong understanding of all contract types, including but not limited to: T&M, FFP, CPAF, CPFF and IDIQs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of small business and small disadvantaged business requirements required.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with all levels of a company.
- Must be a team player willing to ensure projects are completely accurately and in a timely manner.
- Must have a high degree of integrity, work well with others, protect the company’s interests while assuring customer satisfaction.
Experience:
- Ten (10) to fifteen (15) plus years of dedicated experience in contract and subcontract administration.
- Experience working for a Small Business and/or an 8(a), ANC is a plus.
- Experience using JAMIS Prime ERP is a plus.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field. Advanced degree in business or Contract Management certification a plus.
Working Environment & Conditions
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The work load may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at hwood@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com
EOE Minorities/Female/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
