Contracts Manager

Systems Engineering Associates Corporation; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement match (up to 8%)

Life insurance

PTO & holidays; tuition reimbursement;

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SEACORP seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee all aspects of contract administration and cradle‑to‑grave management on DoD contracts. Under the VP of Contracts, you will interface with government contracting officers, prime contractors, and internal teams for pricing, negotiation and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business or Accounting and 10 years of DoD experience, with expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in DoD contracts administration or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication; familiarity with FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate various agreements and develop related documentation.
• Lead pricing analysis and develop price-to-win options for management.
• Analyze RFP requirements, take exceptions, and submit compliant cost proposals.
• Prepare cost volumes and develop pricing strategies timely.
• Advise management on risks and contractual rights across internal teams.
• Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to close-out.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Pricing analysis

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Paperless environment

Multi‑project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualifiedContracts Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary :We are looking for a motivated candidate who is excited to help assist and develop our Contracts Team to further promote business growth and overall meet customer needs. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Contracts, the Contracts Manager will oversee all aspects of contract administration.
The Contracts Manager will serve as a liaison between SEACORP, and customer Contracting Officers and/or subcontract procurement agents as needed for pre-award activities, proposals, and contract negotiations, as well as cradle-to-grave contract administration activities on SEACORP’s awarded contracts.
The position will support a broad range of service contracts (prime/subcontract awards) across multiple contract types to include CPFF, FFP, CPIF, CPAF and T&M. This role requires a collaborative team builder with ability to interface with executive management on a regular basis. Qualified candidates must demonstrate hands‑on experience pricing proposals in a DoD environment.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Review and negotiate a variety of agreements (e.g. Proprietary Information Agreements (PIA), Teaming Agreements,
  Licensing Agreements, Consulting Agreements, etc.) and develop related documentation.
• Lead and perform pricing analysis and develop price-to-win options for upper management analysis and decision‑making.
• Lead the review, analysis and evaluation of RFP requirements, take exception to terms (as appropriate), develop and submit compliant cost proposals.
• Prepare cost volumes and prepares pricing strategies in a timely manner.
• Support and advise management on potential risks, contractual rights and obligations by providing advice/guidance to different internal teams relating to contract generation and negotiation.
• Stay current with new laws and proposed legislation, interpret the potential impact on current and future contracts.
• Support contract lifecycle management which includes but is not limited to, contract and agreement initiation, negotiation of terms and conditions, contract administration through close‑out.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation related to established contracts and those in progress.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with contracting officers of the US government, prime contractors, DCAA, DCMA, and other related organizations.
• Serve as the singular point of contact for assigned contracts and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and vendors.
• Handle correspondence with external/internal stakeholders.
• Manage FAR/DFARS and contractual flow‑downs.
• Ensure that risks are assessed on potential projects, managed during contract execution and reported
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline such as Business or Accounting. 10 years of experience.

Experience :10 years of experience in DoD contracts administration role.

Mandatory Skills Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive experience with writing and production of cost proposals
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong attention to details.
• Knowledge and application of both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Supplement (DFARS) and related federal regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology and contractual compliance requirements.
• Effectively handle multiple demands/projects with shifting deadlines by leveraging resources appropriately.
• Expert level knowledge and proficiency with MS Office Suite programs such as but not limited to Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in a mostly paperless environment.

Special Considerations:

• Flexibility to work non‑traditional hours, when necessary, in a deadline‑oriented environment.

Desired Skill Requirements:

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship

Location: Middletown, RI

Travel: None

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits:A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.