CONTRACTS MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position : Contracts Manager

MIKEL is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role as our Contracts Manager. The successful candidate will be an integral part of MIKEL’s Contracts, Supply Chain, and Property team.

Nature of Role : Reporting to the CFO, the Contracts Manager will focus on pre-contract activities including proposals and negotiation, administration, and close-out of government and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across all functions to advise and support competitive and sole source Request for Proposals (RFPs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Teaming Agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Provide advice on contractual rights and obligations, to include risk mitigation.
• Negotiating, including writing clauses for a variety of instruments that create commitments, e.g., Contracts, OTA’s, NDA’s, Teaming Agreements,
• Managing Contracts from the pre-contract stage all the way through closeout.
• Active participation in various Gate Reviews.
• Maintain official program records, including contracts and correspondence.

Qualifications

Work Location : Newport RI

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.