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Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

Manager Contracts

Thales Defense & Security, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Manager ContractsLocation:

Washington, DC, US, 20003Company:

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLCAdvanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary Thales Defense & Security Inc., is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, sonar signal processing, acoustic training systems, and open architecture system and software integration.Job Title:

Contracts ManagerJob Location:

Washington, DC (Hybrid)Position Summary:

The role will be a working-level manager responsible for contract administration duties as well as review of other team members' work and mentorship. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS) and experience negotiating terms and conditions both as Prime and Subcontractor in the federal space.Primary Responsibilities:Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.Monitor program performance to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters.Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas.Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related discipline with a minimum of 10 years related experience; 8 years with a Master's; in lieu of degree 14 years of relevant work experience will be considered.Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)Strong understanding of contract/purchase order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process.Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.)Advanced knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/ software and data rights clauses.Advanced knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis.Knowledge of requirements for and experienced in administration of government property.Detailed knowledge of government contract administration duties.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience in monitoring contracts/subcontracts of increasing complexity and value.General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.Physical Requirements:Lifting (up to 20 lbs.): up to 25% of timeWalking: up to 25% of timeClimbing, Bending, Standing, Stooping: up to 10% of timeSitting: up to 75% of timeTravel: up to 10% of timeWe offer a full spectrum of benefits including healthcare benefits, paid time off, holidays, tuition assistance, life insurance, short/long term disability and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility or requirements.Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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