Sr. Contracts Manager - Federal Division (Job Number: 1369)

Description

• Interact with senior management and others concerning matters of significance to the company
• Review and provide feedback on customer RFIs, draft RFPs, and RFPs. Guides the program on the implications of contract terms and conditions and proposes recommended exceptions
• Planning and executing successful contract negotiations and achieving targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals
• Lead and participate in contract negotiation and changes; coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract.
• Establishes and clearly communicates program and contract area department vision, including delivery methodologies and processes, program structure, program quality, and operating within Government defined standards
• Partner closely with the Program Managers, Proposal Manager, and Pricing & Estimating (P&E) to develop and implement proposal strategies.
• Meet and engage with customers and stakeholders to establish relationships, understand requirements, forecasts and funding, and communicate accomplishments or issues. Facilitate collaboration with customers
• Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies and therefore a keen attention to detail is essential
• Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts formal correspondence, coordinates deliverable submittal with all stakeholders, and reviews and executes contract modifications
• Regular and proactive interface and effective collaboration with program, technical and operations organizations in order to provide guidance and direction based on contractual and compliance requirements
• Ensures contract compliance with FAR, DFAR, and other DoD agency regulations
• Identify and assess program risks and issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives
• Leads contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Operates as a liaison with Legal counsel on contractual matters.
• Works closely with and is actively engaged with our direct Navy and Shipyard customers.

Requirements

• Experience working with large federal government contracts ($10+ million)
• Possesses strong critical thinking skills to enable sound business judgement
• Demonstrate commitment and energy to meet customer needs with the ability to provide concise and effective communication through presentation, written documentation or email format with different levels of Management is key
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or relevant degreed program, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of P&L management practices and how contracts can influence overall P&L performance
• 8+ years’ experience in contracts management roles or related experience
• Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environment, preferably supporting the U.S. Navy
• Juris Doctorate (JD) of Law
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with leadership, peers, indirect staff, and customers
• Solid proposal development and negotiation skills with the ability to build strong customer relations
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve contract objectives
• Experience working with contracts related to manufacturing and/or production
• Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies affecting government contracts, including FAR, DFARS, and other agency regulations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance