Prime Contracts Manager

DUF6-MCS LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DUF6-MCS LLC in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Contracts Manager responsible for overseeing the administration of contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy. The ideal candidate will manage negotiations, provide expert guidance to top management, and ensure compliance with all contracting requirements. A Master of Business Administration and 10+ years in contract management are required. This role promotes a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in contract management or equivalent.
• Expertise in the U.S. government acquisition and procurement environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of the prime contract and subcontracts.
• Provide guidance on best contracting practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of project deliverables.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Communication skills

Government procurement knowledge

Education

Master of Business Administration

Job description

Under minimal supervision responsible for managing the administration of the organization’s prime contract and teaming subcontracts, including developing and negotiating contract changes and fee arrangements with teaming subcontractors and with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as delegated. The position provides in-depth functional support, and technical support and guidance regarding the entire prime contracts work process. Serves as a focal point and advisor to the President and Project Manager and the Business Services Director on all contract matters. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities to support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional

• Manages the administration of the organization’s prime contract
• Manages the administration of the two Teaming Subcontracts
• Manages the organizations prime contract deliverables and commitment tracking system
• Justifies contract cost recovery, develops innovative fee and other related arrangements and conducts prime contract negotiations
• Leads contract changes to incorporate new scope, budget and fee of additional initiatives
• Maintains and demonstrates working knowledge of the U.S. government acquisition and procurement environment
• Provides management direction, communicates best contracting practices/philosophies and recommends negotiation techniques which are in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders
• Ensures clear written and oral communication pertaining to contract requirements with stakeholders
• Provides expert guidance and recommendations to top level organizational management on all business or policy matters pertaining to the prime contract, particularly on sensitive topics involving problem resolution and audit issues
• Provides a clear focal point for all prime contract-related communications between the organization and DOE, and coordinates closely with the Business Manager
• Ensures all project deliverables are completed timely and accurately

Job Requirements

• Master of Business Administration in business or related field or equivalent
• 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.