[Hiring] Senior Contracts Manager @V2X

Role Description

Responsible for performing and supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management for assigned contract activities. Provides interpretation of all contract sections of Request for Proposal, contracts and amendments. May administer and negotiate Nondisclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Associate Contractor Agreements. Functions as the initial and primary point of contact for all contractual communications with the customer, Government agencies on assigned Proposals and Contracts. Reports to the Director of Contracts, Intelligence & Mission Services, assists in ensuring contracts are proposed and executed in compliance with RFP/contract requirements, corporate policies and directives, legal decisions and opinions, and FAR guidelines. Identifies and resolves moderate to complex issues, exercising sound knowledge, ethical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies. Individual contributor who will administer multiple major contracts providing Service Center support to varied and multiple programs. May support HQ phase-in efforts following contracts award(s), both locally and on-site, requiring potential travel. Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interests of the corporation during all discussions and negotiations and interaction with customers, clients, etc.

• Provides day-to-day oversight of the execution, interpretation, and administration of contracts consistent with contract terms and conditions, Federal laws and regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Manages, reviews and processes contract modifications, proposals, and negotiations for assigned portfolio. Key contributor in contract negotiations. Negotiates cost and contract terms with the customer. Ensures that negotiations are successfully documented and concluded.
• Lead and develop direct reports (1-2), overseeing their assigned contract portfolios to ensure compliant, timely execution while providing day-to-day direction, mentorship, and professional development to grow team capability.
• Partners with PMs on assigned contracts/proposals to assist with evaluating innovative contracting methods for maximizing revenue/margin and incorporation of technical solutions leading to program organic growth.
• Ensures that proposal plans and approaches of the Technical/Management and Cost Volumes of proposals meet the contractual requirements of the RFP, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Coordinates with the Capture Team and/or Director of Contracts to define cost formats, formulations and summaries; assists in developing management review presentations; coordinates final management approval; and validates proposals for submission.
• Reviews terms and conditions of all contracts to insure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements, and for financial viability. Advises or assists with contract interpretation disputes with staff and customers.
• Champion for sound contractual change management to ensure proactive organic growth, risk mitigation and avoidance.
• Advises and assists on matters pertinent to the rights, prerogatives, and obligations as they apply to contractual arrangements (as Prime or Subcontractor).
• Assists with the preparation, negotiation and finalization of Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements, and prepares responses to FOIA requests, and other data calls as required for the CONUS RSC.
• Strongly focuses on building and maintain strong client relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Assists in directing coordination with other V2X departments on matters related to contracts; prepares responses as necessary to client correspondence and other requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
• 8+ years in U. S. Government contracts management experience/environment, including experience with contract cost/pricing and proposal development.
• Thorough working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS), contract law, and the Govt. acquisition/RFP process.
• In-depth understanding of Federal Government contracts, acquisitions, regulations, negotiations, procedures, and Government operations.
• Self-starter with extraordinary attention to detail and exceptional organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and documentation databases. International contracting experience is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate face-to-face with customers and other professionals regarding complex issues.
• Extraordinary inter-personal skills in a diverse and potentially geographically dispersed team environment.
• Strong business acumen and team partnering mentality.

Requirements

• US citizenship.
• Some travel involved to project locations.
• Requires secret clearance or ability to obtain.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Learning and Development resources.
• Employee assistance resources.