Contracts Manager

Appcast

$125K — $225K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Law, or related field
  • 12+ years of prime contract administration experience in defense or government services
  • Comprehensive knowledge of US Government and commercial contract negotiation
  • Strong background in construction contracting and related services
  • In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFAR and associated regulations
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient with contract administration software

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate significant contracts and modifications under challenging conditions
  • Develop favorable terms with clients while achieving company objectives
  • Identify risks and non-compliance with company policy
  • Participate in strategic planning and risk assessments for projects
  • Advise on scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts
  • Collaborate with proposal teams on submissions and terms
  • Select and supervise personnel to ensure high-quality performance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a team and manage contracts activity for the Defense and Security Facilities Directorate of our Infrastructure Solutions Sector. You will be responsible for some of our largest, most complex engineering, construction, and services contracts in the Federal sector, along with managing challenging issues and negotiations.   

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Negotiates the most significant contracts or contract modifications, often under difficult conditions. 
  • Draws upon broad prior experience to effectively negotiate the most favorable terms and conditions with prospective and current clients while achieving Company objectives. 
  • Identifies risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.
  • Participates in Business Unit strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, etc.).
  • Advises Directorate Manager and Program Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.
  • Works with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, including terms and conditions, and assumptions.
  • Selects personnel, makes staffing assignments, supervises work produced to ensure consistent high-quality performance. 
  • Provides training and development for personnel assigned.
  • Keeps subordinates up to date relative to the availability of resource materials dealing with current contract administration and negotiation issues.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Law, or related field.
  • 12+ years of prime contract administration experience within a large defense, government services, or commercial firm providing engineering, services, and/or construction is required.
  • Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of US Government, commercial and international prime contracts, subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, joint ventures, and other types of agreements.
  • Strong background in construction contracting, engineering, and/or related services.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR and other FAR Supplements.
  • Candidate must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.
  • Must be capable of negotiating the most complex contractual issues.
  • Proven ability for managing and directing work involving complex situations.
  • US Person

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience proposing and negotiating Engineering and Construction Contracts
  • Experience developing and negotiating Requests for Equitable Adjustment, Engineering Change Proposals and Claims
  • US Government Secret Clearance desired
  • Contracts certifications

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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