Contracts Manager handling contract lifecycle management and negotiations for major US contracts with a focus on compliance and execution. Collaborating with functional teams and government representatives for successful contract administration.
Responsibilities
Manage contract lifecycle management to include pursuits, bids, negotiations, award, and execution
Lead contract negotiations for all major contracts
Administer Review and negotiate NDAs, PIAs, and other business agreements
Direct interface with US Government Contracting Officers, prime contractor procurement representatives, and other customer personnel inside legal counsel
Support audits and liaising with both internal/external customers
Assess and advise company personnel on the FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements (NASA, DOE, etc.)
Detailed knowledge of FAR/DFAR and DoD requirements
Extensive experience negotiating terms and conditions of the contracts agreements that will govern relationships (Prime and Sub)
Analyze contracts received from the government and industry primes; review and conduct risk assessments of terms and conditions; identifying points of negotiation
Provide contract advice and working with various functional areas (i.e. Legal, Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain etc.) in support of proposals, agreements and other activities as required
Identify, review, and resolve contract administrative, interpretation, and dispute issues
Coordinate with government and industry counterparts to establish professional working relationships, which facilitate successful negotiations and exchange of information
Work with the International Trade Compliance (ITC) Department, and others, to ensure strict compliance with applicable Import/Export Laws as required
Support Contract data input/entry into SAP
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
US Citizen with Active DoD Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI clearance
Experience in and detailed knowledge of all phases of contracting lifecycle (bid/no bid, proposal, contract negotiation, contract administration and interpretation, contract closeout, etc.)
Detailed knowledge of and fully conversant with the FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements (DOE, NASA, etc.)
Have experience/working knowledge FFP/FPIF/ CPAF/CPIF/CPFF/T&M and hybrid contract types
Have demonstrated experience working both directly with the US government acquisition organizations as well as a supplier to the major prime contractors
Extensive experience negotiating with US Government (as a prime and sub) and commercial contracts and other agreements
Have a working knowledge of DPAS and Export Regulations
Be proficient in Microsoft Office products as well as the ability to learn business systems (i.e., SAP)
Possess excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with various functional groups at all levels, both internal and external
BS or BA in an applicable field (business, legal, etc.) is required
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