Director Contracts & Procurement

Director of Contracts & Procurement

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.

At Federal Government Solutions - FGS, a proud member of the Elevance Health, Inc. family of companies, we're creating greater access to care for our members, greater value for our customers, and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will drive the future of federal health care.

The Director of Contracts & Procurement is responsible for Elevance Health's federal government contracting business' contract administration, subcontract administration, and procurement support. This role is currently resident within the wholly-owned entity of National Government Services (NGS) and sits on the NGS Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the federal business' Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.

How you will make an impact:

1. Leads and manages all aspects of federal contract administration and procurement, including strategy, policies, automation, and staff.
2. Defines and develops procurement contracting and subcontractor processes and procedures; ensures compliance with company policies contractual and legal requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Partners with Profit & Loss (P&L) leaders and program directors to implement contract requirements.
3. Manages the administration of federal contracts and subcontracts in accordance with customer and contractually required deliverables and FAR regulations.
4. Senior leader responsible for contract administration and procurement thought leadership and support to NGS Leadership Team, P&L leaders, Program Directors, Business Development/Proposal teams, and Pricing on cost proposal strategies bidding decisions program status opportunities and risks and teaming arrangements.
5. Manages subcontract and procurement functions responsible for all aspects of supplier/vendor management.
6. Hires trains coaches counsels and evaluates the performance of direct reports.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Requires a BA/BS in a related field; 10+ years of experience in government contracting processes and contract administrative systems; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experience:

1. MBA or JD preferred.
2. Experience in FAR and CAS- covered contracts, strongly preferred.
3. Experience with GSA schedule contracts, preferred.
4. Experience with cost reimbursement and other types contracts, strongly preferred.
5. Federal health experience and/or civilian federal services contracting, preferred.
6. Experience managing a dispersed and diverse team of professionals, preferred.

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