Currently seeking a Contracts Manager to join forces with a collaborative team in Herndon, VA within the R&D DOD and NASA space. The position is open for hybrid or remote support, we are flexible and leave it up to you!
Sign-on Bonus currently being offered**
In this role, you will play a key role in supporting a leading R&D developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors.
About The Position
Provide contract management on a portfolio of highly complex contracts and proposals
Negotiate commercial terms and conditions
Support contract growth and new business captures
Day to day contract administration
Proposal preparation and review
Customer relationship and functional support
Ensuring contract compliance
Identifying and mitigating execution risks
Exercise initiative, participate in strategy development, and work in an independent manner.
Work directly with multiple customers on various contract types (FFP, CPFF/AF/IF, T&M, IDIQ).
Learn and develop advanced concepts, techniques, standards and solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
Selected candidate will exercise initiative and independent action in support of corporate goals. Must be able to effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple assignments and priorities, and work effectively and independently in a dynamic environment.
Requirements:
US Citizen and clearable OR maintains an already active security clearance.
10 years relevant experience
Completed Bachelors Degree
Experience with CostPoint a plus!
Working with FAR, DFAR or other agency regulations
Managing and negotiating contracts
Proactive administration of contracts
Developing trusted partnerships with internal and external customers
Proactive problem identification and resolution
Preparing compliant proposals including pricing
Sound mathematical skills
Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word
Experience working with multiple contract types (FFP, CPFF/AF/IF, T&M, IDIQ)
Problem-solving and analytical skills to support and achieve business goals
Desire to help grow the business and gain efficiencies to improve program performance
Ability to thrive in a team environment and provide contractual support and guidance to other program personnel
Experience communicating across varied audiences, including written, spoken, and presentation preparation
Ability to collaboratively interface with diverse disciplines including: Executive Management, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Subcontracts, Property, and Business Development
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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