Senior Contracts Manager, Remote USA

Must have direct relevant experience administering prime contracts for a US firm contracting directly with the US Federal Government. Ideal candidate is a creative out of the box thinker with an entrepreneurial mind set who is driven to set and accomplish goals with little management over site. We are a growing company under an A&E firm that will experience mergers and acquisitions, change and evolution of the position and the company is expected. This position will have the opportunity to experience all facets of the contracts management job, beyond traditional contract administration, to include: writing and administrating small business plans, proposal support, IDIQ management, novations, name changes, working with multiple legal entities, side by side working with the subcontracts team, writing contracts policy, revising other functional departments policy, administering GSA MAS contracts, writing teaming agreements, supporting other transactional authority and other non-FAR based proposal and contract awards.

Ideal candidate is someone who: Is looking to take their career to the next level; sees that something needs to get done and just jumps in and does it without being asked or told; who wants to add value; works quickly and efficiently; doesnt know it all but understands how to research, self-educate and complete their tasks; wants to become a leader and is on track to do so within the next 2-5 years.

This is a remote position; the selected candidate must be capable of working effectively in a remote working environment with little to no direct leadership oversite or supervision. Must have experience and be successful at managing multiple small to medium sized prime contracts and new business proposals simultaneously. This position will have an opportunity to contribute to the establishment and revision of company contracts management policy and must have a thorough working knowledge of the FAR/DFARS. Individual should be considered a knowledgeable professional in contracts management and is an independent forward-thinking contributor to the team. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with little to no error rate. Comfortable with frequently adjusting priorities to include new taskings with little to no advance notice. Experience communicating effectively with executive and junior level leadership.

Senior Contracts Manager is responsible for the entire contracts life cycle, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Supports all internal and external audits and provides program support to both internal and external customers. Provides Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure. Responsible for protecting company legal and financial interest during all discussions and interactions with customers. Desired experience supporting various contract vehicles (GSA MAS, ITES3S, STARS, CIOSP3, RS3, etc.).

 Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Manage full life-cycle prime contract activities, including developing, negotiating, administering, and closing out Government contracts and task orders.
• Support new business proposals, leading all contractual sections to include writing proposal text, completing reps and certs, cover letters and negotiations.
• Negotiates and executes contract documents in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Identify problems and communicate potential solutions. Implements operational decisions of program management.
• Evaluates/monitors contract performance to determine necessity for modifications or extensions of contracts.
• Handle multiple contract actions with short turn-around times in fast-paced environment.
• Create and maintain contract files in full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal team members across different functions and client/program team members.
• Operate with a customer-service perspective that demonstrates the values of the company and the organization.
• Exercise sound business judgment in evaluation of contract risks and impacts.
• Establish strong, positive relationships with customers both internal and external.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Leads the development of prime contract flow down documents for subcontracts and works closely with the Subcontract Administrator assigned to program to ensure subcontracting activities, consent requirements and prime contract flow downs are carried out in a manner consistent with prime contract requirements and operational objectives.

 Experience/Skills:

• Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and effective time management skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with: FAR, DFARS, other agency supplements, applicable U.S. laws and regulations.
• Experience working with a variety of contract types such as Fixed Price (FP), Time & Material (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE), Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
• Possesses analytical and interpersonal skills in order to perform the job.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal technical staff, peers, and management, as well as externally with customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be deadline driven.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have strong problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques.
• Must be able to take ownership of work/tasks assigned and see them through completion.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.

 Years of Experience:

• 8+ years direct relevant experience administering contracts for a US firm contracting directly with the US Federal Government.

 Education:

• Bachelors.

 Location:

• Remote USA.