M.C. Dean, Inc.
Contracts Manager 4
M.C. Dean, Inc., Vienna, VA
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for end-end contract development, negotiation, administration, and compliance. You will help develop strategies, perform complex analysis, review terms and conditions, and propose fact-based decisions to ensure M.C. Dean interests are protected. You will also interact directly with customers and senior management; lead major efforts such as proposals from a contract's perspective, and coordinate activities with stakeholders. Activities and tasks will include but are not limited to:
Position / Candidate Requirements:
Required Experience:
Abilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for end-end contract development, negotiation, administration, and compliance. You will help develop strategies, perform complex analysis, review terms and conditions, and propose fact-based decisions to ensure M.C. Dean interests are protected. You will also interact directly with customers and senior management; lead major efforts such as proposals from a contract's perspective, and coordinate activities with stakeholders. Activities and tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Leading pursuits from a contracts' perspective including interpreting, and providing guidance on solicitation, government and commercial regulations, and customer policies and procedures material to program teams.
- Assessing market trends, customer, and trade information to determine their impact apropos M.C. Dean business objectives to recommend appropriate contract vehicles.
- Preparing pre-negotiation audits and obtaining negotiation authorization in accordance with established procedures.
- Completing and maintaining contract data in the appropriate business system(s) e.g.: Salesforce, CMS and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders through to the closeout process to ensure contract requirements are met.
- Executing, approving, and maintaining documents such as Non-disclosure and Technical Assistance agreements.
Position / Candidate Requirements:
- Security Clearance: TS/SCI required
- Education: Degree in Business or a Related Discipline
- Bachelors' Degree and 7 Years of Relevant Experience or
- Masters' Degree and 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Required Experience:
- Requires a thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, agency supplemental regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards.
- 7 years Federal Contracting or contracts administration. A background in finance, accounting, or business management is a plus.
- Experience in preparing cost and technical/business Management proposals.
- Familiarity/experience in construction and/or systems installation services contracts.
- Experience in government solicitations and background managing contracts.
- Understanding of labor requirements associated with federal contracts e.g.: SCA, Davis-Bacon Act, and associated requirements.
- Ability/willingness to travel 10-15%
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person