Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
3+ years in contracts and subcontract administration
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and Other Transaction Agreement principles is preferred
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Clear verbal and written communication ability
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Experience in teamwork-focused environments
Ability to meet deadlines while serving internal and external customers
Responsibilities
Administer, negotiate, and monitor various types of subcontracts independently
Perform contract administration for less complex programs
Facilitate pre-award and post-award activities for company programs
Review complex cost proposals and perform cost analyses with minimal supervision
Collaborate with customers and program teams on funding and budget issues
Monitor contract budgets and assist in budget formations
Negotiate and issue modifications to subcontracts
Plan and conduct post-award conferences and debriefings
Prioritize and manage workload to meet organizational goals
Communicate with subcontractors and government contracting officers on administrative functions
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Mentorship and leadership opportunities within the team
Collaborative work environment
Supportive management team
Full Job Description
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Requirements/ Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus five or more years related work experience required.
Minimum of three or more years' experience working with contracts and subcontract administration.
Knowledge of key Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and/or Other Transaction Agreement contract principles preferred.
Exceptional computer skills, with an emphasis on the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to co-workers and team members.
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Experience working as a team member engaged in tasks requiring teamwork and performance to schedules.
Ability to serve external and internal customers and prioritize these responsibilities, in order to meet deadlines.
Essential Functions:
Independently administers, negotiates, and monitors various types of subcontracts, i.e. level of effort cost reimbursement type contracts (CPFF, CPAF, etc.); time and materials (T&M); indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ); firm fixed price (FFP); and Agreements issued under Other Transactions.
Performs contract administration functions on less complex company programs that usually involve pre-defined research objectives.
Facilitates pre-award and post-award activities in support of company programs.
Reviews complex cost proposals and performs cost analyses with minimal guidance from supervisor except for unique situations.
Works closely with customers, program team and subcontractors, regarding funding and budgetary issues for each program.
Monitors contract budgets and supports budget formations.
Negotiates and issues subcontract modifications.
Plans and conducts post-award conferences and debriefings.
Ability to prioritize and manage workload to accomplish organizational goals.
Communicates with subcontractors and government contracting officers on routine administrative functions.
Additional Responsibilities
Serve as mentor or Team Lead, including the review of pre-award and post-award contractual documentation
Provides assistance, as required, to Director of Contracts
