Contracts Manager

Advanced Technology International; Summerville (SC); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

403B Retirement Savings plan

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Advanced Technology International (ATI) in Summerville, SC is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee cradle-to-grave contracting for major programs supporting the Federal Government. This role includes proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure FAR compliance and alignment with company goals.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote) with flexible hours. Starting salary is $115,000–$120,000 with full benefits; candidates should reside near

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s with relevant government contracting experience.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Supplements.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administers, negotiates and monitors contracts including CPFF, CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, FFP.
• Manages cradle-to-grave contracting for large programs or multiple programs.
• Leads cost proposal preparation and cost analysis accuracy.
• Interfaces with Government Acquisition Office and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Plans and participates in process improvement initiatives within the division.
• Supervises a team, assigns work based on complexity and workload.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

US Citizenship

Security clearance readiness

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree with additional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 two 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.

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.

Work Environment

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:

$115,000 - $120,000

Benefits 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage paid by ATI
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Flexible work schedules

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