Contracts Manager

ATI | Advanced Technology International; Summerville (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ATI | Advanced Technology International seeks a Contracts Manager to support corporate goals, manage end-to-end contracting, and negotiate with government customers. You will oversee cradle-to-grave contracting for large programs, ensuring FAR compliance and collaboration with program teams and subcontractors.

This hybrid role near Charleston, SC offers growth, security clearance opportunities, and a collaborative culture. A background in defense contracting and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and three years or Bachelor’s degree and five years government contracting experience.
• Minimum of three years in federal government contracting, preferably with DoD.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR and supplements; other federal regs and policies.
• Effective management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects with competing priorities.
• Ability to evaluate risks and communicate legal implications to leadership.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administers, negotiates and monitors various contract types (CPFF, CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, FFP).
• Manages cradle-to-grave contracting for one large program or multiple programs.
• Interacts with Government Acquisition Office; provides customer service and solutions.
• Leads cost proposals and budget discussions with customers and subcontractors.
• Plans process-improvement meetings within the division and across the team.
• Supervises a team, assigns work based on complexity and capability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ATI has been named "Best Places to Work in SC" from 2017 - 2026.

This is a full-time opportunity with benefits

ATI provides Medical, Dental and Vision Plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts, including health and dependent care accounts

403B Retirement Savings plan with a very competitive company contribution

Personal time-off (pre-loaded & accrued) plus 12 paid holiday-days

Life Insurance paid by ATI

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage paid by ATI

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

ATI's standard business hours are Monday-Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM.

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation’s most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That’s where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work – no matter what department or division you work in – ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it’s what we do, and it’s who we are.

Position Description:

Serve as a key member of the Corporate Contracts team in direct support of Company goals and objectives; through management of all elements of the contracting function. Proposal development including negotiation and administration of contracts through completion. Assures process and procedure compliance with company, federal, and legal requirements.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

The grade, title and salary for this position will be determined once an assessment is completed on the selected candidates education, experience, and skills (level assigned will be as either a Contracts Manager or Contracts Manager II).

Essential Functions

• Administers, negotiates and monitors various types of contracts, i.e. level of effort cost reimbursement type contracts (CPFF, CPAF, etc.); time and materials (T&M); indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ); firm fixed price (FFP); and Other Transactions.
• With oversight from a CP Division Lead, responsible for managing cradle to grave contracting of one large program or multiple program(s).
• Understands ATI financial objectives and contributes to metric improvement programs.
• Ensures execution of all cost analysis are accurate and complete under the program(s) managed.
• Understands program track times and contributes to metric improvement for programs in which CP is responsible for.
• Leads in the preparation of cost proposals.
• Works closely with customers, program team and subcontractors, regarding funding and budgetary issues for each program.
• Understands complexities of various contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Serves as primary interface with Government Acquisition Office and provides customer service, offers solutions to Government challenges.
• Solves contractual and program related issues and offers solutions to subcontractors and Government.
• Participates in division wide initiatives to strengthen the depth and breadth of CP knowledge.
• Negotiates base terms and conditions with subcontractors as well as special provisions within subawards.
• Monitors contract budgets and supports budget formations. Manages contracts prime close-outs.
• Negotiates and issues contract modifications.
• Plans and conducts program and contract process improvement meetings and plays an active role in suggesting improvements
• Serves as a supervisor, plans and assigns work to team based on the complexity of the assignment, current workload, and the junior associate’s capabilities.
• Has strong relationship with Government Acquisition and Government Program Manages and provides customer service and offers suggestions on process improvements.
• Takes initiative and follows through in process improvements within the Division and offers expertise outside of the division.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s degree and three years, or Bachelor’s degree and five years applicable experience in government contracting.

Minimum of three years experience in federal government contracting, preferably with the Department of Defense.

Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Supplements, as well as other federal government regulations and policies.

Effective management and negotiation skills.

Ability to handle multiple, complex projects, often with competing priorities.

Ability to evaluate risks and discern legal implications associated with contractual terms and conditions, and the ability to communicate those to upper management.

Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, and organize and prioritize tasks according to shifting demands on time and resources.

Strong computer skills, with an emphasis on the Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience working as a team member engaged in tasks requiring teamwork and performance to schedules.

Excellent communication skills: oral and written

Ability to travel at company discretion.

This position will need the ability to access US only data systems – US Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance (for certain projects/programs).

This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant’s criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.

If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the distraction level in the work environment is often heavy.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

ATI complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision mandated by Executive Order 13665.

Anticipated starting salary is in range commensurate with education and experience: