Overview

Na Ali'i is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager, Proposal & Pre-Award to serve as a Deputy for Director of Contracts & Procurement and will support complex contractual issues and address/advise Executives and other Directors. Acts as department SME for proposals, Organizational Conflict of Interest, and other contractual matters. 

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Capture Support:

• Lead or conduct market research to identify prospective vendors. Instruct C&P and BD teams on effective market research methods. Create and maintain a vendor database
• Oversee and manage the preparation and sending of all RFPs and RFQs to prospective subcontractors and vendors in a way that promotes efficiency and ensures adequate competition and documentation/justification of selection. Conduct or lead the evaluation of subcontractor proposals.
• Implement processes for subcontractor vetting; educate and train involved parties on appropriate checks and considerations for proposed subcontractors (e.g., business size or socio-economic category; Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance; accounting system supports the contemplated subcontract type; OCI check; assurance of compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA) or Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBA/DBRA) requirements as applicable)

 Proposal Support:

• Have primary responsibility for reviewing solicitations and Nakupuna submissions for risks and contractual compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements; provide subject matter expertise to executives and business development and proposal team
• Review and negotiate pre-award agreements (NDA, TA)
• Refine and implement existing templates and develop new templates for subcontractor solicitations and data calls. (subcontractor RFP/RFQ)
• Lead or participate in proposal color team reviews
• Lead or participate in negotiations with Customer

 Post Award Support:

• Kick-off shared services ramp-up/coordination for imminent awards; facilitate smooth transition/handoff to the CM managing the contract once awarded
• Direct and oversee negotiations by junior members of the C&P team
• Manage active prime contracts and serve as the counterpart for our Government KO

Organizational Conflict of Interest Oversight:

• Has primary responsibility for reviewing solicitations and subsequent Nakupuna submissions for Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations
• Develop and deliver comprehensive Organizational Conflict of Interest training to business development team
• Establish, maintain, and enforce a process and system to screen for OCI

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Leadership, People Management, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Strategic Planning, Self-Motivated and Self-Monitoring, Exceptional Oral and Written Communications, Technical Expertise, Problem Solving, Data Modeling, Multi-tasking. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Word, Excel, Outlook, and on-line search engines required.

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 15 years of professional experience with direct contracts management in the federal market
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARs, and Public Law
• Familiarity with Costpoint CMS is a plus

Certification: CFCM or CPCM certification is preferred.

Clearance: Not required but must be able to obtain security clearance, if requested. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift or carry objects up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to use stairs and or walk at an incline without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive or forceful motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers including frequent bending, raising arms, twisting, and bending neck.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods at a desk, working on a computer.
• Ability to lift, carry, reach (above chest or below knee), kneel, crouch, twist, bend and climb a step stool/ladder (items may include but are not limited to supplies and other materials)