Senior Contract Manager

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Negotiate contracts with customers and execute and comply with all stated contractual and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for contract negotiations and associated change orders, revisions, etc., within set dollar limitations.
• Acts as Gichner Shelter Systems agent in signing contracts within set dollar limitations.
• Issues job releases, budgets, and changes as required to the functional areas, which communicate contractual requirements.
• Protects the organization from assuming program cost and schedule impacts without recourse when such changes are customer driven.
• Act as a facilitator in internal and external meetings.
• Responsible for correspondence with the customer regarding all contractual issues and resolving open issues.
• Responsible for submittal and tracking of contract reports and data items.
• Directs invoicing of contract data items and milestone billings.
• Responsible for contract close-out.
• Initiates warranties and claims investigation.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Experience And Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Must be well versed in government regulations (FAR/DFARS/ITAR), export licenses and associated international issues, contract structure, and preparation of agreements. Will advise contract administrators regarding complex contractual matters and risks and interface with prime contractors/government personnel regularly.
• Requires strong negotiation, superior interpersonal, and outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Secret level clearance required. Active Secret level or higher clearance preferred.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in a business discipline.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Required: 7 years of contract experience (10 years preferred), including negotiation, administration, and compliance with Federal DoD prime/subcontracts in the defense or aerospace industry.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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