Contracts Manager

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Contracts Manager to support our the BGS Corporate Office in Oak Ridge, TN. 

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex commercial projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of project management, procurement, supply chain management, quality, safety, security, nuclear and systems engineering and technical activities. We strive to attract and retain the best talent because it delivers the best results and “Delivery Certainty” for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our expertise and capabilities to provide mission-driven integrated services, systems, and solutions tuned to our clients’ mission needs, challenges, requirements, expected results, and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee’s well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in understanding and applying contract policy and practice founded in corporate policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements, Uniform Commercial Code, and other professional publications. 
• Conducts research to support contract understanding; can evaluate conditions of contract law, facts and terms; improve FAR knowledge; gain technical insight; and make proper decisions about contract administration and management. 
• Reviews moderate to complex solicitations including Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements and prepares analysis of contract requirements that could affect corporate risk or pursuit strategy including potential Conflicts of Interest. 
• Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions an provides appropriate support for lower tiered subcontracts including flowdown terms and conditions, scope of work requirements, and periods of performance. 
• May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements. 
• Draft complex contractual instruments, correspondence, memoranda, and other documentation commensurate with skills and limited or no Managerial oversight. 
• Demonstrates ability to communicate contract policy and practice to internal business teams and provide unique solutions to issues and challenges that may arise during contract administration without managerial oversight. 
• Can predict, isolate, and resolve contractual issues whether internally identified or externally created assisting the project team to efficiently and effectively identify, manage and track contract changes including strategy/approach and supporting documentation development utilizing corporate business policies, procedures, and systems. 
• Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues. 
• Analyzes new laws, regulations, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives functioning as a domain expert for selected areas and issues. 
• Focal point for all communication with law, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes. 
• Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes. 
• Responsible for day-to-day contracts administration and management support with limited managerial oversight for a portfolio of contracts including interactions with internal project team members providing competent analysis of contract activities and deal with external customers/clients on appropriate contract actions necessary to successfully complete the contract requirements. 
• Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications of simple to moderate contract issues. 
• Responsible for contract closeout activities including Release of Claims, other closeout certifications, and final contract performance reporting. 
• May oversee Contract Administrators providing supervision, guidance, training, and/or mentorship.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s Degree Preferred; Some college business classes required, if not a business related degree.
• Minimum 7 yrs experience.
• Successful drug screening and background check.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position at (Oak Ridge); may consider a Remote Work Arrangement with some travel.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.