Contracts Manager
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Contracts Manager overseeing an assigned portfolio of Other Transaction-based projects focused on prototyping emerging technologies for defense applications. Requires strong contracting skillset and customer service.
Responsibilities:
- A Subject Matter Expert on complex technical and business matters that can influence the acquisition life cycle of R&D projects
- Performs as a primary liaison between NSTXL and performers/customers to manage assigned portfolio and associated projects throughout the project lifecycle
- Supports proposal development, and prepares, reviews, approves, and administers contracts that comply with company policies, legal requirements, and federal contracting policies, regulations, and statues
- Independently supports, participates, and/or acts as lead moderator, in moderately complex-to-highly complex contract negotiations with performers or customers
- Reviews contract terms to identify potential risk for all parties and monitors for compliance issues at prime, performer, and sub-performer tiers
- Engages, informs, and collaborates with other internal stakeholders and customers to provide training, tailor strategies and services in support of customer missions
- Provides prompt troubleshooting and well-supported recommendations to resolve issues and monitors implementation of selected resolution
- Independently prepares high-quality documentation, correspondence, and/or presentations to support various actions as appropriate
- Examines support materials and agreement documents, promptly conducts or delegates research, and subsequently issues authoritative guidance
- Maintains accurate, thorough, and complete contract records used to ensure compliance with contractual, reporting, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate and inform supervisory chain of relevant topics and/or issues of concerns regarding portfolio
- Provide oversight, assistance, and support to their team members
- Holds signature authority and is responsible for reviewing, executing, and approving actions up to their delegated approval threshold as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or other Advanced Degree in relevant field of study such as Business Administration
- A minimum of 7+ years of prior relevant contracting experience
- Possession of, or an ability to receive, SECRET-level clearance
- Direct experience in contract management, procurement, or acquisition in support of a defense-centric contracting portfolio
- Deep understanding and practical experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other relevant federal regulations and instructions
- Experience managing projects and contracts from inception to completion
- Demonstrable analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and effectively
- Proven experience in roles that required extensive collaboration
- Strong ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse teams
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Competence in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise
- Strong sense of ethics and integrity to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and to protect sensitive information
- Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects simultaneously
- Capable of leading initiatives and teams towards common goals
- Taking initiative and anticipating needs and issues before they arise
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, regulations, policies, and project requirements
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in contract documentation and management
- An ability to analyze risk, make sound business judgments, and create meaningful strategies
- Strong proficiency with contract management software and tools, as well as general office software such as Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Medical and dental – company pays 92% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage
- Vision Insurance: Fully covered
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
- Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation
- Other: Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid
- Voluntary Life
- Flexible & remote work structure
- Wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support
- Community sponsorships
- Donation matching
- Professional development allowance
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