Perform Contract Administration which includes collaboration on preparation of cost proposals of varying degrees of complexity, and administration of resulting contract awards from cradle to grave.

Review Request for Proposals (RFPs) and support the development of proposals as necessary for new and follow-on programs, including cost reimbursement, firm-fixed price, fixed price/level-of-effort, and time and materials. Plans, develops, and supports highly complex cost proposals and analyses that meet federal government acquisition regulations, ensures RFP compliance, and also complies with company policies and procedures. Responsible for the proposal submittal, negotiation and execution of proposals and resulting contracts. Contracts Manager will perform job functions under the guidance of the Senior Contracts Manager.

Work closely with business unit senior management in analysis and strategy for Agreements such as Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage the contractual proposal process from start to finish.
• Provide strategic insight along with ability to help develop and execute price to win strategy.
• Plans, develops, and supports both small procurements and highly complex cost proposals and cost volume preparation.
• Assists in development of pricing policies and procedures. Supports pricing during management reviews. Prepare cost volume if required.
• Review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other legal documents as required. Coordinates with Corporate Legal.
• Provides contract and subcontract management and administration across a portfolio of programs. Review subcontracts for prime contract compliance.
• Reviews contract awards and modifications for accuracy and negotiates changes with Government contracting agency or Prime Contractor.
• Coordinate with Program Operations and Finance for contract setup and structure.
• Work closely with Program Operations to ensure contractual compliance and coordinate with Government contracting agency to get clarifications or negotiate changes.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a TS/SCI clearance for access to classified information.
• Expert knowledge of contracting environment for federal government agencies particularly within the Department of Defense.
• Strong knowledge and ability to apply requirements of federal contracting terms and conditions, including FAR/DFAR and applicable agency supplement requirements, and government accounting practices to contract administration activities.
• Strong knowledge and ability to apply the Service Contract Act (WD & CBA); Organizational Conflict of Interest; TINA; CAS; and other public and state laws affecting administration of services contracts.
• Basic understanding of export compliance/ITARS rules and regulations and laws as it applies to defense services on federal government contracts.
• Strong understanding of the Government acquisition process, regulations, processes and procedures.
• Ability to effectively manage project schedule, changes, claims, and enforcement of contract terms and conditions is critical.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, interpersonal, analytic, briefing and writing capabilities. Ability to work independently or on a team in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple high priority items and deadlines is required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required. This includes the ability to develop complex pricing models using MS EXCEL. Working knowledge of Cost Point is a plus.
This position may require CONUS or OCONUS travel. Applicant must have the ability and willingness to travel on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Four-year college degree, or equivalent, plus a minimum of 10 years related experience in contract administration and proposal planning. Effective analytical and summarization skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to interface with customers and various levels of employees and management. Excellent desktop application skills required. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Logical approach to problem solving and adept analytical and numerical skills required.