Manager Contracts - SDCA

Reports To: Director Pricing and Contracts

Supervises: Contract Administrators and other support staff for the program(s), if assigned any.

The Contracts Manager will have overall responsibility for all aspects of contract administration for assigned program(s) including but not limited to the following:

• Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day contract administration activities and specifically supervising a team of contract administrators, if assigned any, in their performance of assigned duties in support of same.
• Drafting contracts, contract modifications, agreements, memorandums of understanding, terms and conditions, and other contract related documents.
• Acting as primary liaison and contractual point of contact with government and commercial customers on formal communications and submittals, and specifically leading the negotiations for new contracts and contract modifications.
• Acting as primary liaison and contractual point of contact for coordination and communication with all departments on contract related issues.
• Supporting and providing guidance to the Supply Chain Management Department when requested for disputes, negotiations, and other contractual matters concerning subcontracts.
• Developing and maintaining clause flow down supplements to the Company’s general terms and conditions for subcontracts and participating in meetings related thereto.
• Maintaining contract files (e.g., proposals, contracts, correspondence, modifications).
• Maintaining current contract and funding values, reporting those values monthly to the Finance Department, and certifying the accuracy of the values monthly.
• Assisting in the management and resolution of accounting issues that have significant implications to contract performance and payment for same (e.g., contract type, cost accounting standards, cost allowability, payment terms, disclosure statements, certifications, audit requests, and retentions).
• Supporting as Contracts Lead for new business pursuits and change management activity as follows:
  • Developing contract strategies;
  • Reviewing solicitations and change requests;
  • Identifying risks and opportunities in terms and conditions;
  • Supporting development and submitting formal change proposals and new bids to ensure they comply with all applicable laws, regulations and other requirements;
  • Completing representations and certifications as required;
  • Reviewing, negotiating, and executing new contracts and contract modifications.
• Assisting all departments on issues of contract interpretation.
• Leading the effort on matters of contract dispute resolution including protests, claims and lawsuits for disputes between Company and Customer.
• Analyzing and interpreting contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and the Company’s practices, policies, procedure and guidelines.
• Analyzing new laws, regulations, Presidential proclamations, executive orders, and contract trends for potential impact on current and future contracts.
• Assisting in the development of business alliances and partnering agreements when requested.
• Functioning as domain expert on selected areas and issues (e.g., FAR/DFARS, REAs, claims, data rights, foreign military sales, and organizational conflict of interest).
• Assisting in the identification, development, implementation and maintenance of Contracts Department practices, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Managing a staff of contract administrators, if assigned any, with responsibility for coordinating with the Director of Pricing and Contracts and Human Resources on hiring, firing, monitoring performance, disciplining, conducting and documenting evaluations, goal setting, approving leave, monitoring attendance, upholding high ethical standards, promoting teamwork and maintaining an emphasis on accountability and achieving results.
• Mentoring and training support staff, if assigned any, to ensure professional development within the Contracts Department is consistent with the Company’s and employee’s needs and goals.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of the Company’s overall business strategy and an…