Senior Contracts Manager

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Location : Springfield, VA (On-site)

PD Power Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager with experience in cradle-to-grave administration of Department of Defense contracts.

Prepare and administer subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and other contractual agreements.

Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and GSA Schedules is required. This position reports to the Vice President, Contracts at our Springfield, Virginia office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides "cradle to grave" contract administration, to include developing, negotiating, and administering, DoD contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations.
• Identifies potential contractual issues, analyzes impact / ramifications, and works with Program Management, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve problems.
• Develops subcontract solicitations to include Requests for Information, Requests for Quotes and Requests for Proposals.
• Performs analysis of RFPs with respect to T's & C's, appropriate FAR / DFARS clause flow-downs, and proposed price / cost.
• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and administers non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and independent consulting agreements;

interpret terms, assess business and legal risks, redraft contract clauses, if necessary, and provide strategies to minimize loss or liability.

• Compiles and maintains all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Initiates and executes closeout activities in accordance with company close-out procedures for delivery order, contract, and subcontract closeouts.
• Works collaboratively with Program Management to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction while managing multiple priorities.
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of the US Government acquisition and procurement environment, the Contracts function, and relevant company policies and procedures, FAR / DFARS, export control, and other Government regulations.
• Senior Contracts Manager will partner with Business Development by reviewing and executing Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements.

Additional support activities include, but are not limited to, analysis of solicitations, preparing summaries and developing strategies and recommendations based on the analysis, with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort, participating in proposal team meetings, and preparing the terms, conditions, and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Contract Management, Finance, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with Department of Defense contracts.
• Professional certifications (Certified Federal Contracts Manager or Certified Professional Contracts Manager) desirable.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition laws and regulations : FAR, DFARS, GSAR.
• Experience with GSA contracts is required.
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint competence is essential.
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Multitasking and time management skills.
• Ability to commute to the Springfield, Virginia office daily.

Salary Range

Based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

PD Power Systems, LLC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at PD Power Systems are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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