Government Contracts Manager

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$98,000–$115,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Support, Computer Workstations, Contract Approval, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Management, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Dental Insurance, Documentation, Government Contracts, Government Requirements, IBM Cognos, Maintain Compliance, Materials Analysis, Onboarding, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Costing, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Small Business, Standards Development, Stock Purchase Plans, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Training/Teaching, User Documentation, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30 days ago

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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Required:

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  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or equivalent work experience. rn
  • Experience managing government and commercial contracts. rn
  • Familiarity with FAR and DFAR. rn

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Preferred:

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  • NCMA CFCM rn

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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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  • Workstation/Cubicle environment. rn
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. rn
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, use tools/equipment). rn

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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required

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  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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Kratos is looking for a Government Contracts Manager for their Corporate Office in San Diego, CA. This position is an on-site position with the potential for a hybrid work schedule after completing on-site training.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

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At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.

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Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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Conducts proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection and administration of government contracts. Analyzes estimates of material, equipment and production costs. Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements. Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions. Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications. May do some contract negotiations and contract close outs.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management

  • Conducts the contract set-up process as required to support business and compliance needs.
  • Reviews and approves contract set-up packages to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal standards.
  • Performs post-set-up reviews to validate finalized contract documentation and ensures proper filing in the designated entity site.
  • Creates and maintains standardized contract templates to support consistency and efficiency.
  • Participate in monthly contract meetings to support communication and cross-functional alignment.
  • Posts W-9 forms upon request following company protocols.
  • Archives external storage materials in accordance with record-retention policies and compliance requirements.

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Compliance, Audits & Regulatory Reporting

  • Prepares and submits monthly FFATA reporting in accordance with federal requirements.
  • Prepares annual ESG-GHG and GHG reporting to meet environmental and sustainability obligations.
  • Prepares quarterly audit rights documentation aligned with contractual requirements.
  • Conducts quarterly NDA-TA audits to ensure compliance and proper documentation.
  • Reporting of FFATA and Small Business reporting in SAM.gov.
  • Coordinate with CIO to maintain CMMC and Exostar accounts on an annual basis.
  • Assists with NDA and TA processing for various business units.

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Risk Management & Issue Resolution

  • Completes weekly risk logs for KDRSS, KTTS, and KSRE to support ongoing monitoring and escalation processes.
  • Evaluates atypical or complex situations and applies advanced analytical and problem-solving methods to determine root causes.
  • Identifies, assesses, and resolves a wide range of issues using innovative or alternative approaches as needed.
  • Develops solutions using limited information and established precedents while adapting methodologies to unique circumstances.
  • Applies sound evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to determine effective courses of action.

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Reporting, Data Management & Systems Support

  • Runs Cognos reports as needed to support analysis, monitoring, and decision-making.
  • Maintains contract guides, templates and forms to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
  • Ensures all stored contract-related data, files, and system entries are updated and maintained in accordance with established protocols.

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Portal Administration & User Support

  • Creates user accounts in the Contracts Portal, assigns access levels, and provides system onboarding/orientation.
  • Facilitates portal access introductions for internal and external users as needed.

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Small Business (SB) Program Support

  • Compiles and submits SB reporting in coordination with the Procurement department.
  • Provides support for the Small Business Plan as requested.

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Training, Communication & Stakeholder Support

  • Adapts communication style to meet the needs of diverse internal and external audiences.
  • Provides guidance to stakeholders on complex or sensitive matters.
  • Conducts training sessions upon request to support system, process, or compliance understanding.

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Professional Expertise & Technical Competency

  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge and full understanding of the specialized discipline, including principles, practices, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Analyzes problems of diverse scope requiring evaluation of identifiable factors.
  • Applies advanced professional judgment in selecting appropriate methods, strategies, and courses of action.

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All other duties as assigned.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/