Contracts Manager

Larson Maddox; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Contract Manager. Responsibilities include managing contracts and proposals with the DoD, requiring exceptional negotiation skills and extensive experience. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in contracting, and must be a US citizen able to obtain a Security Clearance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing proposals and contracts.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex contracting issues.
• US citizen with clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage/execute proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts.
• Lead fact-finding and audit activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for all contracts and sub-contracts.

Skills

Experience with different contract types

Drafting and negotiating complex contracts

Effective communication skills

Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance

Education

10+ years related experience

5+ years of Contracting experience

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Overview

Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the DoD acquisition and procurement environment, MBDA contracts function, relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR, export and other government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage/execute proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts requiring a high degree of experience and negotiation expertise.
• Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities.
• Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contracts assigned.
• Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the Supplier for all sub-contracts assigned.
• Develop solutions to complex contracting issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Work to be performed without appreciable direction. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties.
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
• Uses computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience with different contract types including firm fixed price, cost type, time and material contracts, and international FMS/DCS
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex teaming arrangements or other types of contracting arrangements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Education & Experience or Equivalent

10+ years related experience with at least 5 years of Contracting experience or equivalent with the DoD and/or DoD Contractor. Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFAR.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing