Manager Contracts - SDCA

Description

• Managing a staff of contract specialists, if assigned any, with responsibility for coordinating with the Director of Pricing and Contracts and Human Resources on hiring, firing, monitoring performance, disciplining, conducting and documenting evaluations, goal setting, approving leave, monitoring attendance, upholding high ethical standards, promoting teamwork and maintaining an emphasis on accountability and achieving results.
• Leading new business pursuits and change management on existing contracts by developing contract strategies and specifically for reviewing solicitations and change requests and developing formal proposals, bids, and contract modifications including negotiating same with the Customer.
• Must be able to participate in, and in many cases, lead a team to meet all commitments within a required deadline, which may at times require working outside of normal business hours.
• Functioning as domain expert on selected areas and issues (e.g. FAR/DFARS, REAs, claims, data rights, foreign military sales, and organizational conflict of interest);
• Supporting and providing guidance to Supply Chain Management Department when requested for disputes, negotiations, and other contractual matters concerning subcontracts.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of the Company’s overall business strategy and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications for contracting activities.
• Support the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure adequate supervision and sound proposals, to protect from duplication and omissions, in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements; and
• Acting as primary liaison and contractual point of contact with the Customer on formal communications and submittals, and specifically for leading the negotiations for new contracts and contract modifications.
• Maintaining contract files (e.g. proposals, contracts, correspondence, modifications).
• Analyzing new laws, regulations, Presidential proclamations, executive orders, and contract trends for potential impact on current and future contracts.
• Assisting in the management and resolution of accounting issues that have significant implications to contract performance and payment for same (e.g. contract type, cost accounting standards, cost allowability, payment terms, disclosure statements, certifications, audit requests, and retentions);
• Mentoring and training support staff, if assigned any, to ensure professional development within the Contracts Department is consistent with the Company’s and employee’s needs and goals.
• Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day contract administration activities and specifically for supervising a team of contract specialists, if assigned any, in their performance of assigned duties in support of same.
• Assisting in the identification, development, implementation and maintenance of Contracts Department practices, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintaining current contract and funding values, reporting those values monthly to Finance, and certifying the accuracy of the values monthly.
• Supporting the development of and reviewing new bid and change proposal to ensure they comply with all applicable laws, regulations and other requirements, and preparing the representations and certifications associated with same prior to submission to the Customer.
• Acting as primary liaison and contractual point of contact for coordination and communication with all departments on contract related issues.
• Analyzing and interpreting contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and the
• Assisting all departments on issues of contract interpretation.
• Drafting contracts, contract modifications, agreements, memorandums of understanding, terms and conditions, and another contract related documents.
• Developing and maintaining clause flow down supplements to the Company’s general terms and conditions for subcontracts and participating in meetings related thereto.
• Leading the effort on matters of contract dispute resolution including protests, claims and lawsuits for disputes between Company and Customer.
• Support other Business Systems initiatives, audits, and demonstrations as requested to ensure compliance.
• Assisting in the development of business alliances and partnering agreements when requested.

Requirements

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, negotiating skills and the ability to manage and prioritize tasks using available resources effectively and efficiently.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements to the FAR.
• Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other generally used business software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat), and possess the ability to learn how to use new software and tools that may be implemented by the Company.
• A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years as a Contracts Manager overseeing Federal contracts in a similar field or industry (i.e. shipbuilding, defense, ship services & repair).
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Must have experience in preparing and submitting notifications of change and requests for equitable adjustments or certified claims.
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Masters Degree or Law Degree preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance