Contracts Manager - Government

At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way.  As a member of our team, you can too.

We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: Client. Team. Win. Innovate.

We actively look for prospects who:
•    Are passionate about client success.
•    Enjoy collaborating with others.
•    Strive to exceed expectations.
•    Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.

Job Description:

You are:

A   Proactive Contributor who will be responsible for the management and administration of contracts with the Federal and State/Local Government, including bid/proposal support and end-to-end contract management of all contract types, including GSA, NASPO and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.   

You will:

• Review and negotiate terms and conditions in solicitations, RFPs, RFQs and other Federal and State/Local contract vehicles, including add-ons, renewals, modifications or amendments thereto.
• Review Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and other laws, regulations, rules and guidelines referenced in contracts to determine if Pitney Bowes can comply, engaging with legal team and other subject matter experts when necessary.
• Manage contract administration and foster strategic relationships with government acquisition personnel.
• Maintain, update, and support all online sites and tools associated with our government contracts.
• Assist with completion of government certifications. 
• Assist with Freedom of Information Act and other requests from government customers or agencies.
• Engage with and foster relationships with business teams, legal counsel (in-house and outside), contracts group, finance, and various other business and corporate functions, for all government contract related matters, including disputes.
• Identify potential impacts / risks of new marketing programs, price changes, product offerings to commercial and State markets against the GSA contract.
• Provide periodic training for business teams and customer service representatives on compliance issues. 
• Work with business management to maintain and manage pricing and discount policy on sales made to government customers.  Provide support, where needed, to business management in the reporting and payment of all fees (e.g., GSA Industrial Funding Fee) due on sales made to government customers.
• Work with business management to develop and post catalogs of items offered to government customers, including web-based catalogs, as needed.
• Monitor contract compliance, TAA/BAA requirements, government ethics rules, and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Small Business Subcontracting Plans and reporting requirements.
• Maintain government contracts files in auditable form and serve as company liaison with government auditors and regulators, including managing the production of data to the government during government audits and investigations.
• Monitor policy and legal developments in government contracts.
• Be able to have a basic understanding of product technology such as FedRAMP certified solutions, FIPS, and FISMA.
• Maintain database and/or tracker of current and completed contracts, including relevant metadata and approvals.
• Maintain and distribute forms and templates for government contracts.

Your background:

As a Government Contracts Manager, you have:

• Minimum of 10 years direct experience with federal and state/local government contracting.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with government contracting concepts, including FARs. 
• Experienced with the competitive procurement processes in government acquisition, including GSA procurement regulations. 
• Experience with GSA Schedules Program, NASPO multi-state cooperative purchasing agreements, and multi-award IDIQ contract vehicles and related online systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract drafting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.  Must interface effectively with internal management, and customer representatives including contracting officers and specialists.
• Ability to deal with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects.
• Must be detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Excellent judgment, integrity and the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions.
• Because certain Federal Government contracts on which this position will work require that anyone working on them be a U.S. citizen, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Previous work experience as a contracting officer or specialist is advantageous.
• Expertise in the Microsoft suite of products and Adobe products. Working knowledge of SalesForce and SharePoint is a plus.
• Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team, with professionalism, enthusiasm and motivation, a positive attitude, and the ability to influence others.

Compensation:

The wage range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 year, with the actual pay dependent on your skills and experience as they relate to the job requirements.

Location:

This is a hybrid role, with 4 days in the Shelton, CT office required. (No relocation assistance offered.)

We will:

• Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
• Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
• Offer comprehensive benefits globally (PB Live Well)

Pitney Bowes is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All qualified applicants, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, are encouraged to apply. 

All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.