Contracts Administration Manager (Government)

Description

Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing contract staff and administration of all contracts to ensure that contractual obligations are met, and compliance is maintained with mandatory governmental regulations, applicable laws and corporate policies and procedures. Ensures effective relationships between the company and the customer contracting officers on all contractual matters in order to maintain consistency in communications, documentation, and minimizing cost risk due to misunderstanding and/or non-compliance. Participates with company management in the financial management of all contracts.

Logistics:

This is a full-time position (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm working on-site at 26 Century Blvd. Nashville, TN. After an initial period of working in office, there will be a possibility for a hybrid schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Supports the preparation and review of all business and technical proposals to customers for growth of current contracts or award of new business. Oversees the internal proposal processes to ensure that all federal government proposals and pricing are compliant with the Request for proposal. Statement of work and other requirements including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Leads contract administration staff in all contract activities to ensure that contractual obligations are met, and compliance is maintained with mandatory governmental regulations, applicable laws and corporate policies and procedures. Provides supervision of contract compliance, contract review, contract communication, contract performance, contract reporting and contract filing.

• Responsible for ensuring efficient preparation, review, coordination and requests for approval of legal documents to include contracts, contract modifications, subcontracts and related modifications, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and other legal documents. Provides guidance to staff as may be needed in negotiation of contracts. Works as the primary negotiator in more complex contracts and subcontracts negotiations.

• Develops and maintains internal departmental processes in accordance with corporate policies, FAR requirements, and industry best practices. Ensures all processes are documented in accordance with ISO standards and staff is trained to those processes.

• Responsible for overall management of assigned business plans and related reporting. Makes recommendations to management concerning policies and processes to further enhance reaching business goals. Participates with company management in the financial management of all contracts.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelors in a job-related field

Required Work Experience:

• 9 years' experience in contract drafting, negotiation and ongoing administration. Strong contracts management experience, including experience working with contract processes and principles. 3 years management or supervisory experience or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above (may be concurrent).

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels, and to maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to all levels throughout the organization and externally.

• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.

• Strong presentation, interviewing, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.

• Strong decision-making, organizational and leadership skills.

• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.

• Specialized knowledge in negotiating and managing Government contracts and subcontracts.

• Ability to recognize contractual issues and recommend solutions.

Required Software and Tools:

• Microsoft Office.

What we Prefer you to have:

• Formal Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) training

• Government contracts training Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)

What We can Do for You:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401K retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

• Employee Assistance

• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more