Government Contracts & Compliance Manager
Liebherr USA
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Job summary
Liebherr USA is seeking a Government Contracts & Compliance Manager in Newport News, VA to lead government contracting efforts and ensure regulatory adherence. You will translate complex FAR/DFARS obligations into actionable business requirements, evaluate bids, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance to manage risk.
The role requires 5+ years in government contracting, a related bachelor’s degree, and certifications like CFCM/CPCM.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
- CFCM or CPCM certification preferred.
- 5+ years of government contracting experience.
- Experience with FAR/DFARS.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as aerospace/defense.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on U.S. government contracting requirements including FAR/DFARS and agency regulations.
- Monitor regulatory developments that may impact operations and communicate new compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and training aligned with Government Contracting Policy.
- Review solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, SOWs, SOOs, contract clauses, amendments, and related documents.
- Interpret FAR/DFARS and contractual provisions to identify obligations.
- Identify contract requirements, deliverables, milestones, certifications, reporting obligations, and compliance needs.
- Evaluate capabilities and risks to determine ability to perform proposed contracts.
- Align proposals and contract requirements with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and Legal.
- Support proposal reviews, pricing discussions, and contract implementation planning.
- Support contract negotiations and review terms, suggesting clarifications and risk mitigations.
- Maintain contract files, compliance records, calendars, and tracking systems.
- Monitor contract performance, milestones, deliverables, certifications, reporting requirements, and amendments.
- Track obligations and identify compliance gaps or performance issues.
- Coordinate responses to audits, inquiries, reviews, investigations, and corrective actions.
Education
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
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.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Jose Matrille
zay.matrille@liebherr.com
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