Government Contracts & Compliance Manager

Liebherr Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, and vision

401K plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Liebherr-America, Inc. seeks a Government Contracts & Compliance Manager to lead U.S.

government contracting activities, translating complex regulatory obligations into practical requirements and partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance and Sales to manage risk and ensure compliant contract execution. The role involves reviewing solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, SOWs and contract clauses, monitoring FAR/DFARS developments, developing training programs, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• FAR/DFARS training or certification preferred.
• 5+ years in government contracting, compliance, or procurement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on U.S. government contracting requirements (FAR/DFARS).
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting operations and obligations.
• Develop processes, procedures, and training aligned with Government Contracting Policy.
• Review RFPs, RFQs, SOWs, SOOs, and contract clauses for compliance.
• Interpret requirements to identify obligations and risks.
• Identify deliverables, milestones, certifications, and reporting needs.
• Evaluate capabilities and risks to perform proposed contracts.
• Align requirements with cross-functional stakeholders (Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal).
• Support negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract implementation planning.
• Maintain contract files and compliance records.
• Monitor performance, changes, and audits; address findings.
• Coordinate responses to government audits and inquiries.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Risk assessment

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFCM/CPCM certification

FAR/DFARS training

Job description

The Government Contracts & Compliance Manager is responsible for managing and supporting the Company’s government contracting activities, ensuring the organization can effectively evaluate, negotiate, and successfully comply with U.S. federal government contract requirements. This role serves as a strategic business partner by translating complex contractual and regulatory obligations into practical business and operational requirements.

Reviews solicitations, proposed contracts, modifications, and related government requirements to determine whether the Company has the technical, operational, financial, quality, workforce, regulatory, and administrative capability to perform the contract before the Company commits to the work.

Works collaboratively across the organization to support business objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing business with the U.S. Government. Partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Sales to manage contractual risk, facilitate efficient contract execution, and support financial and operational performance.

Provides expertise in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable regulations. Evaluates contractual obligations, negotiates terms and conditions, and develops compliance frameworks that promote successful contract execution and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on U.S. government contracting requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable agency regulations.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, FAR, and DFARS developments that may impact the Company's operations, contractual obligations, or business opportunities, and communicate new compliance requirements to appropriate stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and training programs aligned with the Company's Government Contracting Policy and applicable government requirements.
• Review and analyze government solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), contract clauses, amendments, and related documents.
• Interpret FAR, DFARS, government requirements, contractual provisions and acquisition regulations to identify business, operational, and compliance obligations.
• Identify contract requirements, deliverables, milestones, certifications, reporting obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate organizational capabilities, resources, systems, and associated risks to determine the Company's ability to successfully perform proposed contracts.
• Align proposal and contract requirements with key stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and Legal.
• Support proposal reviews, pricing discussions, and contract implementation planning.
• Support contract negotiations and review terms and conditions, recommending clarifications, exceptions, modifications, and risk mitigation strategies, as appropriate.
• Maintain contract files, compliance records, calendars, and contract management tracking systems.
• Monitor contract performance, including milestones, deliverables, certifications, reporting requirements, and contract modifications.
• Track contractual obligations and proactively identify potential compliance gaps, risks, or performance issues.
• Coordinate responses to government audits, customer inquiries, compliance reviews, investigations, and corrective actions.

Competencies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or similar professional certification.
• FAR/DFARS training or certification is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting, contracts management, compliance, procurement, or related discipline.
• Experience with U.S. federal government and/or Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, including knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting contract terms and conditions, conducting risk assessments and compliance reviews, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with government subcontracting requirements, including flow-down provisions, audits, compliance reviews, and customer assessments.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

Our Offer

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $144,000.00

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

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