Contracts Manager

Perform Contract Administration which includes collaboration on preparation of cost proposals of varying degrees of complexity, and administration of resulting contract awards from cradle to grave.

Perform day to day contract management and administration. Administer and negotiate contract awards and modifications for all contract cost types including cost plus, cost reimbursement, firm-fixed price, fixed price/level-of-effort, and time and materials. Track multiple open actions across a number of contracts to ensure actions are being resolved. Prepare contract close-out to include analyzing deobligation requests. Serve as primary point of contact for external and internal customers for all contract actions.

Review Request for Proposals (RFPs) and support the development of proposals as necessary for new and follow-on programs, including cost plus, cost reimbursement, firm-fixed price, fixed price/level-of-effort, and time and materials. Plans, develops, and supports highly complex proposals and analyses that meet federal government acquisition regulations, ensures RFP compliance, and also complies with company policies and procedures. Responsible for the proposal submittal, negotiation and execution of proposals and resulting contracts. Contracts Manager will perform job functions under the guidance of the Senior Contracts Manager.

Work closely with business unit senior management in analysis and strategy for Agreements such as Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the contractual proposal process from start to finish.
• Plans, develops, and supports both small procurements and highly complex cost proposals and cost volume preparation.
• Review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other legal documents as required. Coordinates with Corporate Legal.
• Provides contract and subcontract management and administration across a portfolio of programs. Review subcontracts for prime contract compliance.
• Reviews contract awards and modifications for accuracy and negotiates changes with Government contracting agency or Prime Contractor.
• Work closely with Program Operations to ensure contractual compliance and coordinate with Government contracting agency to get clarifications or negotiate changes.
• Coordinate with Program Operations and Finance for contract setup and structure.
• Expert knowledge of contracting environment for federal government agencies particularly within the Department of Defense.
• Strong knowledge and ability to apply requirements of federal contracting terms and conditions, including FAR/DFAR and applicable agency supplement requirements, and government accounting practices to contract administration activities.
• Strong knowledge and ability to apply the Service Contract Act (WD & CBA); Organizational Conflict of Interest; TINA; CAS; and other public and state laws affecting administration of services contracts.
• Basic understanding of export compliance/ITARS rules and regulations and laws as it applies to defense services on federal government contracts.
• Strong understanding of the Government acquisition process, regulations, processes and procedures.
• Ability to effectively manage project schedule, changes, claims, and enforcement of contract terms and conditions is critical.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, interpersonal, analytic, briefing and writing capabilities. Ability to work independently or on a team in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple high priority items and deadlines is required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required. This includes the ability to develop complex MS EXCEL models.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint’s Contract Management module is highly desired.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a minimum SECRECT and up to TS/SCI clearance for access to classified information.

This position may require CONUS or OCONUS travel. Applicant must have the ability and willingness to travel on an as-needed basis.

• Four-year college degree, or equivalent, plus a minimum of 10 years related experience in contract administration and proposal planning.
• Effective analytical and summarization skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to interface with customers and various levels of employees and management.
• Excellent desktop application skills required.
• Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment, prioritize multiple assignments and to work under tight deadlines.
• Logical approach to problem solving and adept analytical and numerical skills required.

CORE VALUES:

INTEGRITY – Honesty, Trust and Respect in every situation.

EXCELLENCE – Performance, Effectiveness, Quality, and Safety in everything we do.

INNOVATION – Embracing new ideas and best practice in every service that we provide.

Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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