Contracts ManagerPurpose: - Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Contracts Manager in Huntsville, AL.
Job Description: - Responsible for cradle to grave contract administration of Federal Government contracts, Commercial contracts, Product Based Contracts and OTAs and other Non-FAR based contracts.
- Participates in proposal preparation, to include review of request for proposal (RFP) requirements, pricing strategies and full cost volume.
- Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements.
- Monitors contract performance for conformance to original proposals, compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications and Government regulations.
- Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, and contract closeout.
- Coordinates with corporate and line departments and customer representatives on a routine basis.
- Ability to organize and compile data for reporting and analytical purposes.
Required Qualifications: - Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, and minimum of 4 years of prior experience in Federal Government Contracting or related field. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of equivalent related experience is required in in Federal Government Contracting or related field.
- Must have experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) type contracts.
- Must have experience with Subcontract Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosures and Reseller Agreements.
- Must have knowledge of FAR/DFARS and how it pertains to contracts.
- Must be able to identify risks and issues to Senior Management; suggests alternatives or process improvements.
- Must be able to analyze trends and interprets contract data.
- Must have a strong knowledge and use of all Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically Excel skills.
- Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have an excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills; must be able to pay attention to detail.
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Must have the ability to work independently, meet deadlines and make timely and sound decisions.
Desired Qualifications: - Product Contracts and Product Pricing Experience, preferred.
- Proposal Development and Pricing experience, preferred.
- Experience with RFQs, RFPs, Delivery Orders, Modifications, Cost/Price analysis, preferred.
- Experience in using Deltek Costpoint software preferred, specifically in the CRM & Contracts Module, preferred.
- OTAs and other Non-FAR based Contracts and Pricing Experience, preferred.
Security Requirements: Travel Requirements: - Minimal travel is anticipated for this position (less than 10%).
Physical Requirements: - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- The employee is frequently required to walk.
- Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and talk/hear.
- Require moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Pre-Employment Requirements:Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
