Contracts Manager

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Job Summary: Plans, directs, and organizes the preparation, negotiation, and administration of all contracts, subcontracts, modifications, patent and software license agreements, reseller agreements and associated processes as well as generate and maintain standard terms and conditions of sale for use across all contracts and subcontracts.

The Sr. Contracts Manager is the focal point for all communication with DoD ACO, Corporate management, finance and business development for resolution of contract issues and disputes. Responsibilities also include Procurement activities; Proposal support (review/analyze RFP; cost proposal review for compliance to RFP, CAS, FAR, corporate standards; and Pricing

Essential Job Functions: The Sr. Contracts Manager is responsible for all contract activities, to include:

• Proposal preparation to contract closeout (commercial and US government)
• Reviewing and negotiating terms for all subcontract agreements.
• Developing a negotiation strategy on contractual issues and participates on negotiation teams.
• Ensuring contract requirements flow within Program Teams.
• Analyzing significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR/DoD contract regulations, practices & procedures
• Must have experience in negotiating Intellectual Property clauses
• Must have knowledge of laws concerning ITARS
• Must have experience in preparing (not just reviewing) large Cost Proposals
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to provide guidance on contractual, legal and financial issues related to contract proposals and agreements
• Ability to interact effectively with external and internal customers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Should be task and team oriented, self-motivated, analytical and organized

Required Education/Experience: This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, 10+ years contract administrator/management experience, in the military/defense industry, and 10 years of professional experience (including procurement and pricing).

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Other Requirements:

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.

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