Manager, Contracts; Grade P12

Overview

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.

The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the cradle to grave management of all assigned US Government contract requirements and financial deliverables. This position is also responsible for compliance with all US government regulations, contract review procedures as well as supporting the vendor management processes Review/submittal of proposals; controls customer fact-finding and audit activities; negotiates complex contracts; administers government and commercial contracts and other agreements;

and interacts/supports other business departments.

• Provides experienced and knowledgeable administration support of government and defense contractor resellers contracts. This includes activities related to the whole life cycle of the contract/task order and subcontract, from the initial proposal phase, through award and contract performance, to close out
• Responsible for management of all contract requirements, including the sub-contracting reporting functions, the financial deliverables, and the training of and coordination with project management staff in the day to day functions of the contract to ensure contract compliance and performance, including coordination with other departments
• Maintains, and as needed, can recommend systems, policies, and procedures compliant with the contract requirements
• Prepares, submits and maintains all necessary contract approval requests, invoices and ensure all other deliverables and reports are submitted in a timely fashion
• Maintains working relationships with SES SD program personnel and other departments in order to be cognizant of all project operations under the contract and to implement appropriate actions on behalf of the contract function
• Maintains relationships with US Government contract officers and/or contract/subcontract managers as key point of contacts for assigned contracts to ensure mutual understanding of terms, deliverables and expectations associated with agreements
• Generate and negotiate supporting contractual documents, such as non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements
• Establishes master service agreements with defense contractor resellers and work with legal counsel in the negotiating of each defense contractor resellers terms and conditions
• Oversees the preparation of official contract and proposal files to include all required documentation as well as maintain the contract file in conformance with established procedures
• Performs lead contractual role in the preparation of proposals as assigned including special terms, conditions and assumptions
• Advises proposal/program managers on content and format of proposals; reviews basis of cost estimates developed by technical and program staff for reasonableness; uses internal pricing system to prepare cost proposal documents in compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements
• Leads negotiation teams of technical and program staff. Supports meditation and resolution of contract issues working with SES SD's management, customers, consultants, legal representation, or other outside agencies
• Administers all post-proposal activities such as audits, fact-finding, contract negotiation and award
• Maintains current and accurate data in the Contracts Database of proposal and contract status and information
• Establishes and maintains excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization, acting as liaison with customers' buying official for all proposal or contract matters, communicating status of open contract matters frequently with program managers, technical staff, and Vice President, Contracts
• Actively contributes to the success of the Contracts Department team by supporting other contracts staff during surge workload periods, providing guidance as needed, increasing the professional knowledge base of the Department, and completing special projects as may be assigned
• Contributes to development of contract administration; may act as backup to Director, Contracts
• Must be flexible in the role and willing to adapt to varying demands in a fast-paced culture

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Accounting and a minimum of 7 years work experience with administration of US Government Contracts/sub-contracting functions
• Experience including due diligence, award negotiations, procurement, compliance auditing and contract close-out
• In-depth knowledge of and experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations…