Job Position: Contracts Manager
Location: Greeneville, TN 37743
Pay Rate: $140000.00-160000.00
CONTRACTS MANAGER (Remote)
The Contract Manager works in close collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Finance to maintain a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the contracts; modify the contract as needed; educate leadership on the company’s and the provider’s obligations within the overall agreement; report on the status of these obligations; manage issues related to the contract; and assist in interpreting the contract as needed.
The Contract Manager has primary responsibility for negotiating all terms and amendments for contracts. The Contract Manager will assume responsibility for other contractual agreements as designated. In cases where contract terms are in dispute between the company and the provider, this role is the subject matter expert advocate for the company.
Primary Responsibilities
Drafting contracts, contract modifications, agreements, memorandums of understanding, terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements and other contract related documents.
Acting as primary liaison, negotiator and point of contact with customers and subcontractors.
Acting as lead for Compliance and flow down requirements to supporting subcontracts / vendors; including FAR/DFAR review and identification.
Assisting in new business pursuits and change management on existing contracts by developing contract strategies and specifically for reviewing solicitations and change requests and assisting in the preparation of proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
Reviewing the adequacy of new bid and change proposals for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and other requirements and preparing the representations and certifications.
Assisting all departments on issues of contract interpretation.
Assisting and in some cases leading the effort on matters of contract dispute resolution including protests, claims and lawsuits.
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, small business regulations and contract trends for potential impact on current and future contracts.
Serve as the Company’s Empowered Official, ensuring the Company’s compliance with ITAR and other export control laws, regulations, and record- keeping requirements. Provide guidance to all departments in interpreting export and trade compliance regulations.
Assisting in the development of business alliances and partnering agreements.
Assisting in the identification, development, implementation and maintenance of Contracts Department practices, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Maintaining a strong understanding of the Company’s overall business strategy and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications for contracting activities.
Qualifications
College Degree in related field required (MBA or Law degree preferred).
A minimum of 5-7 years related experience in government contracting regulations required.
CFCM / CPCM or DAWIA Level 3 in Contracting and contract negotiations skills, strongly preferred.
Detailed knowledge of US export control regulations strongly preferred.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, negotiating skills and the ability to manage and prioritize tasks using available resources effectively and efficiently.
Must be able to participate in and in many cases lead a team to meet all commitments within a required deadline.
Skilled working collaboratively and productively with customers, key subcontractors, executive staff, and management level personnel from all departments.
Must be proficient with the use of standard Microsoft office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and other generally used business software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat). Experience with NetSuite preferred.