Contracts Manager (contingent 034)

Title: Contracts Manager (contingent 034)

Location: APG, MD

The Contracts Manager is responsible for senior-level acquisition and contract planning expertise, supporting the efficient and compliant execution of programs within CPE IEW&S. A secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert review and guidance on critical acquisition documents, including, PWS, QASPs, SCAs, Acquisition Plans, and Contract Strategies for CPE IEW&S Program Managers (PMs) and Product/Deputy Managers (PdMs).
• Prepare and analyze contract metrics, establish and monitor contract milestones in coordination with requiring activities and the Army Contracting Command (ACC), and provide regular updates to CPE leadership on Acquisition Lead Times (ALT) and potential award slips.
• Act as a primary liaison between PMs and ACC, facilitating communication and collaboration throughout the acquisition lifecycle; participate in various milestone and programmatic reviews.
• Provide technical expertise in document writing during the Integrated Product Team process, assist with Program Status Reviews up to the CPE level, and coordinate/conduct contract training and in-house seminars for program managers.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones, provide subject matter expertise on the impact of new contracting regulations/guidance, and assist in planning contract actions with realistic IMS schedules and ALTs.
• Provide acquisition management support services for the CPE IEW&S Headquarters Office, including management of the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) and BI Report Tools, and maintain/update content across the Procurement Portfolio.
• Develop and implement methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies in acquisition activities. Must also demonstrate specific experience supporting DoD 5000 procurements / ACAT programs.
• Provide expertise to PEO IEW&S PMs and PdMs in areas such as PALT metrics, Procurement Portfolio Management Tool database, Assist in the establishment of contract milestones in coordination with the requiring activity and the Army Contracting Command (ACC). Provide management of completing taskers in ETMS 2 database.
• Coordinate and assist in contract training and community practice to various program managers and PEO IEWS workforce.
• Assist in document/policy writing during the Integrated Product Team process. Provide assistance with Program Status Review up to the Program Executive Office and their staff.
• Attend various milestone and programmatic reviews.
• Liaise between the PMs and ACC. Maintaining prime and sub vendor tracking for congressional inquiries and industry engagements. Coordinate with PMs to Prepare and complete industry day slide decks. Lead and facilitate contractual one to end deep dives. Route and process RSCA’s through various channels for signature.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in contracting or database management.
• DAU Contracting Level II certified or industry equivalent required.

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, QMS, and internal quality procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support contract and program objectives.
• Maintain a secret security clearance.

Highly Preferred:
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Strong Knowledge and understanding of FAR, DFAR, DCMA, and DCAA compliance.
• Experience with GSA Schedule/Task Order Administration.
• Possess strong analytic skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, handle multiple competing deadlines, pay extreme attention to detail, and self-starter.
• Willingness to work additional hours for special task assignments.