Contracts Manager, Government & Defense

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About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies.

Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary :

The primary responsibility of the Contract Manager is to provide full life-cycle contract management to support Teledyne FLIR’s Government and Defense Business Unit.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

Provide domain expertise in full-lifecycle US Government (Defense and Civilian Agencies), State and Local contract management regardless of contract type (Cost Reimbursable, Cost Plus, FFP, T&M, etc.)

Act as focal point for contractual communications and commitments for assigned Contracts

Work as a partner with Leadership, Business Development / Sales, Program Management, Proposal Management, Engineering, Finance and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk for both Requests for Proposals and assigned Contracts

Review and administer contractual documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions including applicable federal regulations and business team objectives prior to signature / acceptance

Assure compliance with applicable federal regulations and internal policies and procedures

Monitor program performance for scope changes and take appropriate action. Manage, advise and support business team on issues / developments relative to assigned Contracts

Review Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing compliant proposal responses

Negotiate proposals within business goals and document substance of discussions, agreements and results

Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding contract issues, audits and compliance requirements

Regularly communicate and document status / progress of pending items

Generate supporting documents and materials, including Reps and Certs, NDAs, and Bailment / Loan Agreements and coordinate with Legal as required

Builds customer relationships and knows customer needs and issues

Provides leadership, subject matter expertise and innovative recommendations to contracting or programmatic issues

Supports overall understanding of contract operations and enterprise objectives

Job Qualifications :

Thorough understanding of Government contracts within the Department of Defense (DoD), as well as Civilian Agencies, and State / Local entities

BA / BS Degree with minimum of 5+ years contracting experience or equivalent

Thorough working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and other supplements

Working experience with DoD, Civilian Agencies, International entities, and FMS / FMF contracting

Ability to review and assess terms and conditions for risk and to draft and suggest alternative language to mitigate risk

Familiar with ERP systems and revenue recognition concepts

Core Competencies :

Must possess a combination of strategic and tactical execution skillsets

A self-starter, capable of working well independently and remain self-motivated

Need to clearly and succinctly be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

Ability to express ideas freely and confidently in group settings and all levels

Proven ability to set and achieve short-term and long-term goals

Ability to interact with internal and external customers on significant matters often requiring the coordination and collaboration of activities across organizational lines

Able to think critically, assess risks and options, and drive consistency and risk mitigation through the lifecycle of a contract

Demonstrates exemplary attention to detail and research skills

Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and goals

Demonstrated proven ability to initiate and successfully implement new ideas that increase organizational efficiency and support business objectives

Ability to mentor and educate others within team and across organizational lines.

Limited domestic travel (approximately 2-3x per year) may be required to support customer contract meetings.

Must be able to obtain / maintain a SECRET government security clearance, if required.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.

S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders.

Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.