Cole Engineering Services, a By Light company, is seeking a Contracts Manager.

Plans, directs, and organizes the preparation, negotiation, and administration of all contracts, subcontracts, modifications, patent and software license agreements, reseller agreements and associated processes as well as generate and maintain standard terms and conditions of sale for use across all contracts and subcontracts.

The Sr. Contracts Manager is the focal point for all communication with DoD ACO, Corporate management, finance and business development for resolution of contract issues and disputes. Responsibilities also include Procurement activities; Proposal support (review/analyze RFP; cost proposal review for compliance to RFP, CAS, FAR, corporate standards; and Pricing.

The Sr. Contracts Manager is responsible for all contract activities, to include:

• Proposal preparation to contract closeout (commercial and US government)
• Reviewing and negotiating terms for all subcontract agreements.
• Developing a negotiation strategy on contractual issues and participates on negotiation teams.
• Ensuring contract requirements flow within Program Teams.
• Analyzing significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field, 10 years contract administrator/management experience, in the military/defense industry, and 10 years of professional experience (including procurement and pricing).
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR/DoD contract regulations, practices & procedures
• Must have experience in negotiating Intellectual Property clauses
• Must have knowledge of laws concerning ITARS
• Must have experience in preparing (not just reviewing) large Cost Proposals
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to provide guidance on contractual, legal and financial issues related to contract proposals and agreements
• Ability to interact effectively with external and internal customers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Should be task and team oriented, self-motivated, analytical and organized

• Ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance.

• Capable of lifting and moving of equipment