Sr. Manager, Contracts Operations

Sr. Manager, Contracts Operations
Location: Melbourne Florida, Rochester New York, SLC Utah (Open for all locations)
 
Active TS/SCI Clearance is NOT required.
US Citizenship or Green Card IS required.
 
Other Benefits: 
The company also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
 
​​Job Description:
Provide leadership to the Communication Systems Contracts organization in areas of operations, training, policy and Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLMS) implementation. Position will focus tactically on putting in place strategic process improvements to drive greater discipline in proposal reviews and generation, change management, and linkage between contracts, subcontracts, and estimating/pricing. Additionally, this role will support the design of a Segment Contract Operations group to improve backend business activities such as award and modification entry.
 
Essential Functions:

• Proactive, engaged and influential member of the Contracts Leadership Team
• Identify and drive to a more metrics driven organization
• Implement necessary changes to contracts Policy for CS
• POC for post award audits across segment for consistent approach on issues
• Liaison with Contracts Ops teams at IMS, SAS and AJRD for shared communication and best practices
• Support Contract mod restructuring for improved cash collection
• Tracking and driving down of REAs/Claims
• Estimating experience to help partner and drive alignment between contracts and estimating/pricing
• Provide direction and guidance in establishing consistent training objectives to enhance employee competencies and skills for a best-in-class contracts organization
• Develop strong, ongoing relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Works closely with government customers and corporate representatives for Legal, Contracts, Export, Import, Customs/Traffic, Intellectual Property and Anti-Bribery Compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with leadership in contracts management and proposal development, including overseeing large, complex proposals and negotiations
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Government contracting
• Demonstrated strong business acumen
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and the FAR, DFAR, ITAR and other government procurement regulations
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong communication
• Self-starter
• Diligent researcher for best practices
• Experience with Icertus’ Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLMS)

 
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - No
 
Candidate Details
10+ to 15 years’ experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
 
Screening Questions
Do you have a minimum of 10 years of private sector experience working in contracts?