Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Akima is looking for a Contracts Manager to work in Huntsville, AL. This position will support the day-to-day operations and business development for Akima Facilities Operations, LLC with our entrepreneurial and fast-moving Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) Business Unit. The person in this role has strategic impact across the business group and is responsible for managing contractual formation, negotiation, and ongoing management of medium risk, high value, and high visibility agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to implementation of strategic contract opportunities with high impact to the corporation and Operating Company.
• In conjunction with Operations Personnel, identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Leads contract negotiations.
• Provides contractual domain expertise in implementation, execution, and administration for 8(a) sole-source, directed awards as well as competitive type contracts.
• Provides guidance to 8(a) Operating Companies to ensure compliance with requirements of the 8(a) program.
• Reviews terms and conditions of CONUS and OCONUS pre-award and post-award opportunities.
• Participates on business development / proposal teams providing expertise and support in the development of concepts of operations (CONOPS) for potential OCONUS programs.
• Prepares formal contract correspondence and ensures contractual compliance with terms and conditions, federal and state regulations, and restrictions, as well as internal management objectives for existing and new business activities.
• Administers various contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Plus, commercial, and hybrids) from cradle to grave.
• Drafts and negotiates terms for confidentiality agreements, teaming agreements, and contracts including price and payment terms. Makes recommendations that will be favorable as a Prime or Subcontractor.
• May provide formal training to other more junior Contracts staff and / or Operating Company staff in various contract domain topics.
• Process and procedures development and modifications related to the supporting department and role.
• Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial / analytical issues as well as profit and loss implications.
• May manage lower-level contract staff to ensure compliance with the above.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Physical Demands & Work Environment :

Company Description

Work Where it Matters Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government. As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com.