Contracts Manager

Job SummaryManages contracts to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, participates in generating proposals, monitors contract performance, negotiates terms and conditions and ensures compliance with contract requirements.Job Duties/Tasks/ResponsibilitiesResponsible for contract management functions for prime contract and sub-tier government and commercial contracts in accordance with applicable commercial, government and international contract rules and regulations.Engages in statements of work and specification reviews for proposals and contracts/orders to identify risks.Advises Operations and Business Development teams of contractual risks and obligations and offers solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks.Analyzes, reviews, understands, and negotiates contractual terms using FAR, DFAR, and DEAR government regulations.Manages contracts to compliance, following procedures, licensing, and applicable regulations/rules.Provides corporate contract management across the company's contracts portfolio.Manages contract through its lifecycle, including changes and contract closeout activities.Controls formal correspondence with internal and external customers. Monitors and ensures compliance with contract terms, special provisions, warranties, deliverables and funding requirements.Intervenes and resolves problems, delays, and evaluates concerns with internal and external customers.Main point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters and is a liaison with customers and internal departments for all matters affecting contracts.Negotiates to obtain an acceptable business agreement that achieves the company objectives.Oversees all review and approval activities of negotiated contracts/orders with appropriate internal personnel and LOA authorities.Subject Matter Expert supporting proposal development and contracts/orders for terms and conditions.Provides all required information that supports the company's negotiation position. Prepares documentation to confirm negotiation settlement.Ensures proper contractual flowdown clauses from prime contracts are identified and supplied to the company's procurement organization.Participates in the daily operations of the project, as applicable, to meet schedules, resolve complex issues and respond to inquiries regarding contractual obligations.Engages and communicates with Legal, Financial and Business Development for resolution of contract issues and disputes.Mentors and trains less experienced professionals; may have direct reports. Mentors lower level Contracts Administrators on government contracting and the FAR/DFAR/DEAR clauses not used in commercial contracts.Strong team member and resource for business development and operations.Ensures records are created and properly retained and maintains current contracts, files and records.Provides contract compliance guidance and leadership to division leads and senior management.Supports in realigning and creating processes and standards for the group.Recommends process improvements.Performs other duties as assigned.Required and Desired SkillsIs recognized as an expert in own area within the organizationDevelops negotiation strategy and is able to execute the strategy with customerExperience working with Project Manager roles and understanding project activities as they pertain to contracts.Administers contracts of large scope and greater complexity than lower level rolesInterprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practicesSolves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutionsDemonstrated ability to continually improve in contract administrationAdvanced understanding of contracting corporate policies and procedures and ability to accurately interpret contract languageExpert knowledge of contracting concepts, FARs, and other federal acquisition regulations and applicable public contract acquisition laws and regulationsStrong analytical and communication skills with customers and senior level managementIntermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and ExcelStrong external and internal negotiation skillsEffective presentation, leadership and team-building skills. Emerging ability to excel in management environmentAble to articulate a contract position with all levels of managementPhysical/Mental Requirements and Working ConditionsAbility to sitAbility to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by locationBasic math and computer skillsAbility to work inside an officeAbility to perform highly repetitive motions with fingers, hands, wrists, and shouldersAbility to work alone, work with others, and interact with the publicAbility to perform under deadline pressureAbility to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines

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