Contract Manager

Larson Maddox

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of related experience, including 5 years focused on Contracting within the DoD or with a DoD Contractor.
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition, procurement, and relevant regulations like FAR/DFAR.
  • Experience in managing various contract types including firm fixed price and cost type contracts.
  • Proven skills in drafting and negotiating complex teaming and contracting arrangements.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts with high expertise and negotiation skills.
  • Lead or support fact-finding and audit activities related to contracts.
  • Act as the main contact between the company and customers for assigned contracts.
  • Serve as the main contact between the company and Suppliers for sub-contracts.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex contracting issues.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision, exercising discretion and judgment.
  • Utilize computer skills to prepare reports and necessary documents.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse team.
  • Exposure to complex, high-stakes contracting challenges.
  • Access to cutting-edge resources in defense contracting.
  • Contributions towards national defense efforts through meaningful work.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :

Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the DoD acquisition and procurement environment, MBDA contracts function, relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR, export and other government regulations.
  • Manage/execute proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts requiring a high degree of experience and negotiation expertise.
  • Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities.
  • Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contracts assigned.
  • Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the Supplier for all sub-contracts assigned.
  • Develop solutions to complex contracting issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
  • Work to be performed without appreciable direction. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
  • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
  • Uses computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED :

  • Experience with different contract types including firm fixed price, cost type, time and material contracts, and international FMS/DCS
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating complex teaming arrangements or other types of contracting arrangements.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT

10+ years related experience with at least 5 years of Contracting experience or equivalent with the DoD and/or DoD Contractor. Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFAR.

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