Contracts Administration Manager

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Full Time Colorado Springs, CO, US

4 days ago Requisition

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.

SARA is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and experienced Contracts Manager to support activities out of our Colorado Springs, CO location. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers.

The Contracts Manager formulates and executes business and contracting strategies to reduce risk, enhance customer satisfaction, build positive customer relationships, improve profitability, and support new business opportunities. The Contracts Manager is responsible for the administration and management of complex U.S. Government, prime, subcontract, and commercial agreements throughout the contract lifecycle.

Contract activity may be moderate to high risk to the business unit, may be non-routine, and may require development of specific contract vehicles and methods to accomplish business goals and objectives. Work generally involves independent judgment and analysis of significant issues and their resolution. Work may require development of new contract policies and processes or assessment of required deviations from established norms.

The position requires a minimal degree of management oversight and works collaboratively with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports or personnel management responsibilities. Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Review complex solicitations/RFPs and prepare specialized and/or non-routine proposals, bids, and contract modifications for various types of U.S. Government, prime contractor, and commercial contracts
• Partner with Program Management, Finance, leadership, and other functional organizations throughout the proposal process to develop proposal and contracting strategies, evaluate contract type and pricing structure, identify cost, funding, cash-flow, schedule, and performance risks, and ensure contractual considerations are appropriately addressed prior to proposal submission.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from pre-award strategy and proposal support through negotiation, award, administration, modification, and contract closeout
• Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements and are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Review and interpret FAR, DFARS, applicable agency supplements, and other regulatory requirements; identify applicable clauses, flow down requirements, and contractual compliance obligations
• Develop timely and effective proposal and negotiation strategies, support fact-finding and proposal negotiations, lead negotiations on complex contractual issues, document negotiation discussions and agreements reached with customers, and ensure final contract documents accurately reflect the proposed and negotiated settlements
• Provide authoritative contractual guidance to internal project teams regarding contract requirements, corporate goals and objectives, contractual rights and obligations, and potential business risks
• Effectively manage contract change-control processes and ensure programs are executing in accordance with contractual requirements
• Identify and manage actual or potential contract changes and support the preparation, negotiation, and resolution of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), claims, disputes, stop-work actions, terminations, and other complex contractual matters
• Monitor contract funding, ceilings, periods of performance, options, deliverables, and other contractual limitations and…