Contracts Manager

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Contracts Manager

SUMMARY: Small Business is a defense contractor dedicated to providing outstanding program management, engineering, logistics, and operations support to Department of War customers. The Contracts Manager will work under the direction of the Company's Operations Manager and is responsible for "pre-award to close-out” management and administration of contracts and subcontracts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, update and negotiate purchase order, teaming, non-disclosure, consultant, temporary employment, and subcontract agreements
• Serve as the point-of-contact during the negotiations of contracts and subcontracts by providing and/or obtaining additional information and clarification
• Prepare subcontractor Request For Proposal (RFP) packages which includes: NDA/TA, RFP, certs and reps, cost proposal template, and draft consulting or subcontract agreement
• Review subcontractor proposals and prepare cost or price analyses
• Assist in preparation of WinTec proposals by: preparing Administrative Volumes and Cover Letters when required, reviewing cost proposals and cost narratives; preparing certification and representations, and ensuring the proposal Volumes are in compliance with solicitation instructions
• Maintain Deltek Costpoint ERP Contract Management database
• Perform "pre-award to closeout” administration of contracts and related subcontracts, including compliance evaluation, modification processing, preparing funding requests/notices, routing of contractual documents, contract filing and maintenance of contract files, submitting deliverables
• Review and submit monthly reports
• Prepare and submit contract Requests to Purchase and Requests for Travel with Government Points of Contact
• Prepare contract briefs and assist with audits as needed
• Perform special projects of an urgent and sensitive nature

LOCATION: This is a full-time, on-site position located in Tampa, FL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. / B.S. in business or related field
• 10 years' total experience in the administration of contracts
• 5 years' experience in the administration of Government contracts
• Experience with a variety of contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, & IDIQ); and familiarity with the FAR/DFAR
• Proficiency using various software, applications, and programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Deltek is required

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• 5 years' experience with the administration of Department of War contracts
• Legal background highly preferred
• Self-starter, with a positive attitude, attention to detail, time-management, and follow through on projects to completion
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, customer service
• Effectively understand and communicate orally, in writing, and interpersonally with various customers
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; and to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the SECRET level.

Salary Range: $110K – $135K