Manager, Contracts – Linkabit

Responsibilities:

• Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
• Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Exercise direct supervision over direct Contract Administrators at alternate locations.
• Monitor workflow and customer demands
• Identify areas of opportunity for employees to perform at peak level
• Assist, coach, and mentor subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Oversee and coordinate available training and potential need for additional training.
• Conduct mid-year and annual performance evaluations and establish goals for the team and individuals. Support Salary Planning.
• Participate in the hiring process of new employees.
• Make recommendations for promotion, recognition, and disciplinary actions.
• other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with10 years of experience in related discipline or equivalent preferred
• Top Secret DoD Clearance preferred
• Management Experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge of SAP input and report generation
• Experience with ITAR is required
• Must have 4+ years Contracts Manager experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization and administration of DoD Contracts
• Must have experience with risk assessment of proposals/contract terms and conditions and strategies to minimize potential risks to the business
• Must possess the ability to effectively interface at all levels of company management
• Must possess the ability to effectively interface with Government and other customer organizations
• Travel will be required
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required
• Currently residing in SanDiego, CA highly preferred.