Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist Level 5 – Critical Information Systems (CIS)

M.C. Dean is seeking a seasoned contracts professional who can work as part of an integrated construction team to deliver customer satisfaction and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

Contracts Specialist level 5 – Critical Information Systems (CIS), has in-depth knowledge of US Federal Government contracting to include proposal development; negotiations, administration, and contract close-out. They will provide hands-on contracts management and develop/maintain business relationships at the project and program level. The candidate will have a track record of providing high level service to customers, solving difficult and complex construction contract issues.

The candidate will incorporate contracting strategies, answer questions on operational aspects of construction contracting; contribute to new and innovative business and contracting solutions; support business planning activities. The Contracts Specialist will work closely with legal, finance, and procurement. The candidate must be able to work well in a team environment.

• Take prime responsibility for the contract management function for the division working with the business unit management and Law Department
• Promote and enhance customer satisfaction while managing company risk.
• Develop, negotiate, administer and close out government contracts and task orders.
• Manage a portfolio of key contracts ensuring compliance with contracts to ensure successful program execution within requirements and organization objectives.
• Provide training to technical, program, and operations staff on contract terms, FAR compliance, and other contract compliance issues.
• Provide advice to Project Managers and senior Business Unit leaders an interpretation of contract, FAR, and agency supplemental requirements.
• Review solicitation requests and work with proposal teams to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Provide support for operations/business development, including customer relationship management, assistance with work statements and review/submission of technical/cost proposals.
• Ensure timely processing and submission of contracts reports and deliverables.
• Coordinate with project teams and senior management to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer various contract agreements (e.g. Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, etc.) and the interpretation of contractual language and provisions.
• Serve as a primary interface between M.C. Dean and the Government or Prime Contractor Contracting Officers for contract and proposal financial management issues, including developing timely and actionable solutions.
• Correspond with Government Contracting Officer and/or Program Manager as needed for contracts management.
• Support contract and financial tracking/reporting; including contract deliverables, reports, and responses to Government Contracting Officer.
• Work directly with technical and program management staff to facilitate the resolution of any contract and/or program issues,
• Serve as a resource to the Law Department and senior management, on any contracting matters
• Foster collaborative working relationship with a wide range of stakeholders
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Assist in review of RFPs and preparation of proposals.

• Customer-focused attitude
• Regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion in solving complex contract and business issues.
• Ability to summarize/synopsize contract analysis during contract performance for management consideration.
• In-depth understanding of federal construction contract administration.
• Working understanding of financial, accounting, and budgeting processes as they relate to effective contact management and invoicing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and time management.
• Experience with researching and interpreting contracting concepts.
• Ability to draft and negotiate moderate to complex contractual instruments.
• Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Able to use independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and negotiating skills including ability to interact with all levels of staff from administrative to executive. Strong to excellent analytical, communication, teambuilding, leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have ability to manage changing priorities
• Proficiency with recent versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with 8+ years of experience or 6+ with a Master's degree.
• 8-plus years of experience in federal government construction contract negotiation/ management/ administration.
• Thorough understanding of Federal…