Contracts Manager (Federal)

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Contracts Manager (Federal)

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☐ Exempt

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Position Summary : As the Federal Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of federal contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines, and optimizing contract performance. Your expertise in DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) regulations and proposal development will be critical in this role.

Experience Requirements:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive contract management process, including contract initiation, negotiation, modification, and closure.
• Review, interpret, and analyze federal contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, and program management teams, to ensure contract terms and conditions are clearly defined and met.
• Review and analyze requests for proposals (RFPs), ensuring a thorough understanding of customer requirements and objectives.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to develop technical solutions and pricing strategies that align with customer needs and meet contract requirements.
• Prepare and review proposal content, including technical sections, cost proposals, and compliance matrices, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with RFP instructions.
• Stay up to date with relevant federal regulations, including DCAA requirements, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), and other agency-specific regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation and records related to contracts, proposals, audits, and compliance activities.
• Conduct regular contract reviews and audits to identify and resolve compliance issues.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 8+ years or more of experience in contract administration, negotiations, and proposal preparation with the US government and a combination of commercial, state, or local government or international clients.

• Experience with fixed-price systems delivery contracts, including contacts for software development or systems delivery.
• Experience in negotiating contracts with industry partners, including non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
• Able to support complex contract activity that requires the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives.
• Considerable experience working as a Federal Contracts Manager, specifically in the government contracting industry.
• Demonstrate detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of contract concepts and contract acquisition law and regulations.
• Responsible for drafting moderate to complex non-routine contractual instruments.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Deliver and provide training to account teams on the unique characteristics of Ots.
• Ability to use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contractual issues.
• Build and maintain customer relationships with internal and external customers.
• In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, including DCAA requirements and FAR.
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contract management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with OT agreements or Space Act agreements.
• NCM Professional Certification, including CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM.
• Master’s degree.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• An Employment and Financial Interest Statement is required.
• This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Location: Onsite El Paso TX or Fairfax VA

Travel : No travel is expected for this position.

Physical and Technical Environment: Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Benefits :

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

(The right is reserved under provisions PL 93-638 Section (b), (f), (g), (i), 20 USD450 Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974 to give PREFERENCE AND OPPORTUNITY for employment, training, and contracts to Indians)

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Ac

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.