Contracts Manager Job Id: W329161 Posted On: 3/29/2010
Location: Huntsville, AL;
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $110000.00 to $135000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Science
DescriptionRequirements:
-The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience with DoD contracting in either the governmental or private industry, a minimum of three years of direct
acquisition experience with an emphasis in contract negotiation, placement & management.
-Successful candidates must have a demonstrated knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and defense federal acquisition regulation (DFAR) supplements
-A solid understanding of DoD and General Services Administration (GSA) contracting methods; experience working on proposals associated with U.S. Government requirements
-Hands-on experience or familiarity in pricing time and materials, cost reimbursement and firm fixed price type contracts
-A familiarity with the U.S. Governments proposal review processes, allowable costs and auditing procedures & with the process of analyzing complex requests for proposals (RFP) and have provided support for negotiations
-The ability to examine detailed costs determining whether labor hours and materials are reasonable
-Maintain orderly files/documentation and have the ability to multitask with strong MS Office skills.
-Successful candidates will have an understanding of earned value management and the impact that costs and schedules have on a program.

Responsibilities:
-Communicate effectively with program leadership, program managers, government personnel, prime contractors and subcontractors on a variety of contract and subcontract issues.
-Administer complex contractual/proposal activities predominantly for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
-Identify and resolve contract/proposal issues, bid strategy, risk areas & implications of emerging contractual issues.
-Draft clear/concise agreements, such as teaming agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, proposals, purchase orders, contracts and subcontracts for Business Manager approval.
-Effectively review contracts, subcontracts, modifications, bids and invoices for content and accuracy.
-Support contract/subcontract inspections and audits.
-Maintain orderly/complete contractual documentation to include data reporting.
-Represent the Business and Contracts Manager in his/her absence.
-Other duties as needed to support the program and/or business.

Education/Qualifications:
-BS/BA degree in an associated discipline.
-Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
-Some travel is required.

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