Minimum 8 years of experience in contracts management with a BA/BS degree or 12 years equivalent experience without a degree.
Active U.S. Security Clearance required by day one of employment.
Active Top Secret clearance required.
Willingness to work onsite to fulfill job responsibilities.
Experience with various contract types, including Cost Reimbursement, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, etc.
Responsibilities
Participate in proposal preparation and contract negotiation activities.
Support senior management with contractual and business issues.
Develop innovative contracting solutions to meet business objectives.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for compliance.
Summarize contract issues and suggest risk mitigation strategies.
Act as primary customer interface during negotiations and contract performance.
Negotiate sound business deals and govern program compliance.
Benefits
Support for professional development and growth.
Engagement in a diverse portfolio of complex contracts.
Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in contracting solutions.
Collaboration with senior management on impactful business issues.
Full Job Description
Nightwing Contracts has a unique position for a Contracts Manager to support a diverse portfolio of contracts in the CODEX Business Unit. This role requires taking the lead in an environment that requires advanced contract negotiation skills along with program management and business development acumen. This role is for managing all pursuits and contracts with the CODEX DoW and Products portfolios, which includes customers in the IC, DoW and domestic commercial entities. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate strong negotiation skills with an ability to delivery results while remaining directly accountable for ensuing overall contract performance. The candidate must be a self-starter, capably of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives and must be able to interface with all levels of internal management, including customer management.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to enable proper contract acquisition.
Provide support to senior management regarding contractual and business issues.
Provide strategic leadership to develop innovative contracting solutions to meet program and business area objectives.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts/contract modifications to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as public law requirements.
Summarize contract issues, research compliance matters, interpret regulations, identify risks, and formulate recommendations.
Act as the primary interface with customers during proposal phase, negotiations, and contract performance.
Negotiate sound business deals with customers and provide governance to the program team carrying out the terms and scope of the contract.
Handle several assignments concurrently while maintaining schedule deadlines.
Manage relationships with US Government customers.
Act as a key player in solving problems, developing solutions and assisting the business to achieve financial and performance goals and objectives.
Required Skills:
Must have a minimum 8 years of experience in a related field with a BA/BS degree OR a total of 12 years of relatable experience in lieu of a degree.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for day one of employment.
Must hold an active Top Secret clearance.
Must be willing to work onsite in order to perform job duties.
Knowledge of, and experience with, various types of contracts (e.g. Cost Reimbursement, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, etc.), NDA’s, SOWs, Teaming Agreements and other commercial agreements.
Understanding of competitive procurements and ability to support the development and preparation of high quality, complex proposals
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and ability to apply them appropriately, with an understanding of standard Prime Contractor flow down provisions.
Desired Skills:
Leadership skills to include strategic thinking, customer focus, performance and results orientation, innovation and influential communication.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize actions in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding and trust.
Proven record of responsiveness with strong time management and organization skills.
Experience developing End User License Agreements (EULAs).
Experience with Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs).
Commercial contracting experience (FAR Part 12).
Demonstrated understanding of cost structures, material estimates, development costs, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions for accuracy and completeness.
