Contract Management

Tecolote Research, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Money Purchase Pension Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a senior-level contract management professional with extensive DoD program experience in Albuquerque, NM. The role requires mentoring government personnel in cost/price analysis, negotiations, and related government pricing activities.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in a technical or business field and possess deep knowledge of FAR, PWS/CLIN structures, and procurement processes. On-site duties include coordination with the PCO and interfaces with DCAA/DCMA.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of contract management experience in a DoD acquisition program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
• Experience with government pricing activities and cost/price analysis.
• Knowledge of FAR and DoD contracting requirements.
• Experience with major DoD programs and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and train government personnel in government pricing activities such as cost/price analysis, fact-finding, audit, and negotiation.
• Provide methods, processes, and tools to improve cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies in procurement strategies.
• Identify and correct problems and make recommendations related to programmatic contract management.
• Advise on PWS development, CLIN structure, and evaluation criteria.
• Directly support the government Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).
• Interface with contractors, DCAA, and DCMA; develop briefs, SOPs, and guidebooks.
• Prepare Price Negotiation Memoranda (PNMs) and Price Competition Memorandums (PCMs).
• Perform ConWrite and CON-IT administrative duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics

Tools

ConWrite

MS Office

Job description

The position requires at least 10 years of contract management experience within a DoD government acquisition program office, preferably in support of space-related programs. Applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in one the following fields: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.

Responsibilities

• The applicant will be responsible for performing and training government personnel in conducting government pricing activities such as cost/price analysis, fact-finding, audit, and negotiation of contract actions.
• Provide methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies as related to procurement strategies.
• Identify and correct problems and make recommendations as they relate to programmatic contract management.
• Provide overarching assistance with programmatic contract related matters.
• Advise the Government on areas such as PWS development, CLIN structure, and evaluation criteria.
• Directly support and work with the government Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).
• Actively interface with contractors, DCAA, and DCMA. Develop and update documentation to support the above such as briefs, training packages, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and guidebooks.
• Prepare Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM) and Price Competition Memorandums (PCMs) as required.
• Applicant will also perform ConWrite and CON-IT administrative duties.

Skills Required

• Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
• The candidate should have experience working on major DoD acquisition programs and be proficient in using the government contract writing system (ConWrite).
• Applicant must be proficient in performing government pricing activities such as cost/price analysis, fact-finding, audit, and negotiation of contract actions.
• They should also have a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), associated supplements, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prior DoD contracting experience a must.
• Applicant must be able to work in a team environment.
• Applicant must be able to obtain the proper security clearance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.