• Contracts Manager 4

    M. C. Dean (Vienna, VA)


    Overview

    Position Summary

    In this role, you will be responsible for end-end contract development, negotiation, administration, and compliance. You will help develop strategies, perform complex analysis, review terms and conditions, and propose fact-based decisions to ensure M.C. Dean interests are protected. You will also interact directly with customers and senior management; lead major efforts such as proposals from a contract’s perspective, and coordinate activities with stakeholders. Activities and tasks will include but are not limited to:

     

    + Leading pursuits from a contracts’ perspective including interpreting, and providing guidance on solicitation, government and commercial regulations, and customer policies and procedures material to program teams.

    + Assessing market trends, customer, and trade information to determine their impact apropos M.C. Dean business objectives to recommend appropriate contract vehicles.

    + Preparing pre-negotiation audits and obtaining negotiation authorization in accordance with established procedures.

    + Completing and maintaining contract data in the appropriate business system(s) e.g.: Salesforce, CMS and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders through to the closeout process to ensure contract requirements are met.

    + Executing, approving, and maintaining documents such as Non-disclosure and Technical Assistance agreements.

    Position / Candidate Requirements:

    + Security Clearance: TS/SCI required

    + Education: Degree in Business or a Related Discipline

    + Bachelors' Degree and 7+ Years of Relevant Experience or

    + Masters’ Degree and 5+ Years of Relevant Experience

    Required Experience:

    + Requires a thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, agency supplemental regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards.

    + 7+ years Federal Contracting or contracts administration. A background in finance, accounting, or business management is a plus.

    + Experience in preparing cost and technical/business Management proposals.

    + Familiarity/experience in construction and/or systems installation services contracts.

    + Experience in government solicitations and background managing contracts.

    + Understanding of labor requirements associated with federal contracts e.g.: SCA, Davis-Bacon Act, and associated requirements.

    + Ability/willingness to travel 10-15%

    Abilities:

    + Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time

    + Sitting for extended periods of time.

    + Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

    + Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

    + Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

    + Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

    + Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

    + Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

    + Identify and understand the speech of another person