Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies
Sr. Contracts Manager
Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies, Houston, Texas, United States,
Job BriefSign on bonus $5k relocation and retention bonus negotiable
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a
Sr. Contracts Manager
to support our government customer located on
Kauai, Hawai'i
.
The Sr. Contracts Manager provides contracts and subcontracts management activities in support of the organization and all subdivisions of the organization.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop the Contracts Department to ensure optimum contractual support, including assessing talent and staffing levels and implementing training and development plans for all levels of staff.
Provide contractual direction and guidance for the companies and Koa Lani JV, LLC., in all phases of the business cycle (post-award).
Provide contract negotiation and administration services consistent with company(s) business practices and to assure compliance with customer contractual requirements.
Signature authority for all contractual documents and agreements on behalf of the organization and/or Koa Lani JV.
Develop and lead the corporate posture and position for the company on all contractual matters and terms/conditions.
Provide strategic support regarding disputes (e.g., Claims/REAs).
Engage in contract support requirements which may include assisting more junior staff in drafting and negotiating terms and conditions for prime contracts, subcontract task orders, purchase orders, proposals, amendments, and modifications.
Provide analysis/evaluation and solution-based business and contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations.
Partner with outside Counsel as required on contractual issues including potential litigation.
Ensure that compliance issues and concerns are appropriately evaluated, investigated, resolved, and reported accordingly.
Work closely with government stakeholders and corporate representatives for legal, contracts, export, import, customs/traffic, and intellectual property compliance.
Remain current and knowledgeable in prevailing and pending changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
Support all DCMA and DCAA inquiries/audits.
Work closely with directors of Finance, HR, and IT on inter-department matters and company-wide initiatives.
Support all corporate agreements including Joint Venture Agreements, Operating Agreements, Resolutions, and Ownership Agreements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly manage and supervise the Contracts and Purchasing Departments.
ENVIRONMENT:
Walking or standing
Crawling, kneeling or cramped work requiring repeated stooping
Sitting
Work requiring repeated or frequent stair climbing
Lifting, with a limit of 1-50lbs
Pushing or pulling 1-50lbs
Customer Contact
Extended Work Day
Confined Work Area
Office Laboratory
Field Assignment may be during inclement weather
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. (Masters preferred). (Experience can be substituted for education. A minimum of 10 years of federal contracting experience, including minimum 4 years supervisory experience.)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.
Knowledge:
Experience with various types of contracts: Time & Materials (TM), Labor Hour, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Firm Fixed (CPFF), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Extensive knowledge of federal contract administration and procurement.
Knowledge of standard and advanced procurement procedures, sequences, and techniques.
Familiarity with government cost accounting, pricing, indirect rates, etc.
Knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and related federal and state regulations.
Knowledge and familiarity with ITAR/Export Compliance.
Knowledge and familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
Knowledge and familiarity with Purchasing Requests (PR’s).
Knowledge and familiarity with Proposals.
Knowledge and familiarity with CDRL management.
Knowledge and familiarity with CPARs.
Knowledge and familiarity with LOF/LOC.
Abilities:
Effectively communicate and manage subordinate staff members.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ensure completion of all departmental work within necessary deadlines.
Perform work with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work independently.
Excellent communication skills; ability to build positive relationships with staff, customers, and government agencies.
Strong Computer software skills, such as Word and Excel, Adobe.
Ability to deal with customer complaints effectively.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Secret security clearance is required.
(Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)
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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a
Sr. Contracts Manager
to support our government customer located on
Kauai, Hawai'i
.
The Sr. Contracts Manager provides contracts and subcontracts management activities in support of the organization and all subdivisions of the organization.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop the Contracts Department to ensure optimum contractual support, including assessing talent and staffing levels and implementing training and development plans for all levels of staff.
Provide contractual direction and guidance for the companies and Koa Lani JV, LLC., in all phases of the business cycle (post-award).
Provide contract negotiation and administration services consistent with company(s) business practices and to assure compliance with customer contractual requirements.
Signature authority for all contractual documents and agreements on behalf of the organization and/or Koa Lani JV.
Develop and lead the corporate posture and position for the company on all contractual matters and terms/conditions.
Provide strategic support regarding disputes (e.g., Claims/REAs).
Engage in contract support requirements which may include assisting more junior staff in drafting and negotiating terms and conditions for prime contracts, subcontract task orders, purchase orders, proposals, amendments, and modifications.
Provide analysis/evaluation and solution-based business and contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations.
Partner with outside Counsel as required on contractual issues including potential litigation.
Ensure that compliance issues and concerns are appropriately evaluated, investigated, resolved, and reported accordingly.
Work closely with government stakeholders and corporate representatives for legal, contracts, export, import, customs/traffic, and intellectual property compliance.
Remain current and knowledgeable in prevailing and pending changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
Support all DCMA and DCAA inquiries/audits.
Work closely with directors of Finance, HR, and IT on inter-department matters and company-wide initiatives.
Support all corporate agreements including Joint Venture Agreements, Operating Agreements, Resolutions, and Ownership Agreements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly manage and supervise the Contracts and Purchasing Departments.
ENVIRONMENT:
Walking or standing
Crawling, kneeling or cramped work requiring repeated stooping
Sitting
Work requiring repeated or frequent stair climbing
Lifting, with a limit of 1-50lbs
Pushing or pulling 1-50lbs
Customer Contact
Extended Work Day
Confined Work Area
Office Laboratory
Field Assignment may be during inclement weather
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. (Masters preferred). (Experience can be substituted for education. A minimum of 10 years of federal contracting experience, including minimum 4 years supervisory experience.)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.
Knowledge:
Experience with various types of contracts: Time & Materials (TM), Labor Hour, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Firm Fixed (CPFF), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Extensive knowledge of federal contract administration and procurement.
Knowledge of standard and advanced procurement procedures, sequences, and techniques.
Familiarity with government cost accounting, pricing, indirect rates, etc.
Knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and related federal and state regulations.
Knowledge and familiarity with ITAR/Export Compliance.
Knowledge and familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
Knowledge and familiarity with Purchasing Requests (PR’s).
Knowledge and familiarity with Proposals.
Knowledge and familiarity with CDRL management.
Knowledge and familiarity with CPARs.
Knowledge and familiarity with LOF/LOC.
Abilities:
Effectively communicate and manage subordinate staff members.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ensure completion of all departmental work within necessary deadlines.
Perform work with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work independently.
Excellent communication skills; ability to build positive relationships with staff, customers, and government agencies.
Strong Computer software skills, such as Word and Excel, Adobe.
Ability to deal with customer complaints effectively.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Secret security clearance is required.
(Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)
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