Overview

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. (SkyePoint) is a rapidly growing company seeking a strategic and collaborative Contracts Director. The Contracts Director will lead our IT Services-focused government contracts operations though the entire contract lifecycle. This includes executing the preparation, analysis, revision, negotiation, and maintenance of all contract documents from initial pursuit through contract closeout for Prime and Subcontract. In addition, the Contract Director is responsible for corporate contractual needs.

Location: This position is hybrid, Monday and Tuesdays in corporate office in Dulles, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic business partner furthering business growth, collaborating with corporate leadership team, ensuring contractual compliance and recommending contractual risk mitigation paths. 
• Develop, evaluate, and negotiate contractual documents. 
• Provide guidance and leadership on contractual requirements to Project Managers, Capture Managers and cross-functional business team members. 
• Support Program Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements and developing business strategies to continually improve contract position. 
• Lead contractual needs for business development from initial opportunity identification through contract award including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Awards, and Subcontracts. 
• Guide development of JV agreements consistent with government compliance and procurement regulations in partnership with corporate leaders and strategy 
• Review Draft Request for Proposals (RFP), RFPs, and all attached contract clauses/documents (FAR and Agency Specific Acquisition Regulations) to identify compliance and potential contract performance challenges to the Capture Manager (with potential solutions) as a part of the proposal development process. 
• Participate in pricing strategy and preparing pricing templates and narratives for proposals. 
• Prepare TINA-compliant cost proposals/narratives. 
• Engage in color team reviews to ensure assumptions are documented, proposal is appropriately bounded, and compliant with procurements and FAR regulations. 
• Ensure compliance with all government contracting requirements, internal policies, and Federal as well as other applicable laws. 
• Track and renew government contract schedules (e.g. GSA, CIO-SP3) in a timely manner. 
• Update corporate registrations (e.g. SAM/CCR, Vendor registrations). 
• Maintain contract baseline with requirements and responsibilities, continually briefing new Program Team members on contractual obligations. 
• Review and resolve any corporate issues impacting overall compliance with procurement and FAR regulations. 
• Advise management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks; provide interpretation of terms and conditions; and recommend and implement courses of action. 
• Develop strong customer relationships interacting frequently and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes with government Contacting Officers and Contracts Specialists, existing Prime and sub-contractors, and future teaming partners. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of IT Services Contracts / Subcontracts experience with a Prime government contractor. 
• Solid experience supporting procurements throughout the full life cycle including NDA, TAs, proposals, pricing, negotiations and contract start-up 
• Demonstrated experience performing closeouts of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations. 
• Knowledge and compliance with government contracting regulations including the FAR and DFAR. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across functional disciplines and levels. 
• Ability to prioritize well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. 
• Excellent attention to detail across contract documents. 
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Active CFCM certificate from the NCMA.

What We Can Offer You - 

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
• SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program

• Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 (with SAM) for Services. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

Please be aware of recruiting scams and people claiming to be from SkyePoint Decisions. For more information, please see the Welcome Page of our Careers site.

Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.