Contracts Manager, Lead - Gov't Contracting exp needed (Job 1323)

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview 

To provide day-to-day life-cycle management of the company's Contracts, which include US Government contracts for all divisions of the company. Helps develop and enforce company and departmental procedures relating to contract compliance and business administration. This role also requires experience working within a government contractor (prime) environment managing contracts and subcontracts in support of federal programs (not supporting the government as the customer).

Responsibilities 

• Under the supervision of the Director of Contracts and Procurement, supports leadership in interpreting contract terms and providing advice to corporate Officers and Operating Center Presidents. 
• Support project managers in program execution while ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance. 
• Supports proposal activities, including review of contractual terms and conditions, completion and negotiation of NDAs/TAs, participation in color reviews, completion of compliance requirements and support of compliance reviews.  
• Develop relationships with both contracting officers and subcontractors. 
• In coordination with the Procurement Department, leads the subcontracting and procurement activities under prime contracts by developing solicitations, negotiating terms/prices, and executing subcontracts during the program lifecycle. Documents in the contract file include allocability, allowability, and reasonableness of costs and other compliance requirements. 
• Develops and prepares complex and sensitive internal and external communications. 
• Assists in the revision and documentation of policies, procedures/processes, and document templates, including the implementation and training of DLH staff. 
• Produces or contributes to the production of client and/or internal financial reports, including pipeline analyses, funding projections, and analyses, contract backlog, etc. 
• Performs additional duties, including special projects, as required. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s and at least 8 -10 years of progressively responsible experience in government contracts, grants, subcontracts, and procurement management, including extensive experience in the management of complex multi-year, multi-million-dollar IDIQ, T&M, CPFF, and FFP contracts. 
• Demonstrated experience organizing, problem-solving, and multitasking under tight deadlines 
• Self-motivated and able to work well with little supervision. 
• Leading negotiations with customers and subcontractors, including but not limited to terms and conditions, price, and schedule 
• Familiarity with Gov.-approved procurement systems with CPSR experience is desired. 
• Experience working with ERP Systems 
• Knowledge of the FAR and other agency supplements 
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to identify risk mitigation strategies 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential 
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to employees and management at all levels 
• Highly adaptable to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to multitask and operate in a fast-moving environment. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CPCM, and CFCM certifications is desired but not required 

Basic Compensation: $105,000 - $130,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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