Contracts Manager
Location: Konterra
/Beltsville, MD
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Senior Level:
Salary Range: $140,000-160,000 USD per year
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Contract Management
- Serve as primary POC for contracting personnel in Government, non-Government customers, and other external stakeholders
- Review solicitations, identify requirements, risks, and compliance obligations
- Prepare responses to reps, certs, and other conditions
- Draft, review and execute subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, etc. as applicable
- Monitor contract funding, deliverables, and POPs; initiate modifications as needed.
- Administer the company's portfolio of contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M & IDIQ types)
- Maintain accurate contract files in accordance with CPSR and company standards
- Prepare for and participate in Federal contract compliance audits (DCAA, DCMA)
- Manage all contract cradle to grave processes, ensuring all deliverables and financial obligations are met
- Archive contract documentation per company policy and regulatory requirements
Bid and Proposal
- Support all operating divisions in proposal development, with emphasis on cost and pricing aspects
- Organize and schedule efforts for complex responses, including T&Cs, compliance matrices, risk assessments, etc.
Financial & General Management
- Perform or direct customer invoicing on monthly or billing-event basis
- Contribute to revenue and cost recognition decisions for financial reporting
- Participate in regular reviews and analysis of financial results
- Lead and manage a small Contracts staff
- Collaborate closely with divisional operating management and with other corporate management. No Contracts Dept "silo"
- Participate with executive management in resource planning, risk assessments and workforce compliance for all contract requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Minimum Bachelor's degree. Business, Contracts, Finance/Accounting, Law or related
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in contracts work with direct Federal contracting exposure
- DOW contracting experience required
- Basic understanding of financial and cost accounting
- Some experience in a commercial products/manufacturing environment a plus
- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, SBA rules, and other applicable Federal contracting regulations
- Understanding of DCAA and DCMA methods, particularly indirect cost structures
- Certifications (preferred): NCMA CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM; DAWIA
- Ability to understand manufacturing processes, for pricing and contractual purposes
- Manage as required GFE and CAP Property
- Proficiency with government contractor management ERP systems and project/financial level modules. Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP system experience required
- Willing to work closely with operating management and other corporate functions
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well under deadline pressure and handle multiple projects with competing priorities
- Candidate must be a US citizen and hold or have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
