Contracts Manager I - Fluid Systems Division

Position Summary SUMMARY: Responsible to develop, negotiate, and administer a variety of assigned contracts. Supports the division and/or site contract management function by aligning and implementing effective goals, policies, and procedures, and by ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance. Serves as a subject expert and internal consultant on overall contracting processes, regulatory requirements, negotiation techniques, and evaluation of risk. Provides oversight for assigned programs, conducts contract risk management reviews and recommendations to efficiently and cost effectively mitigate potential risks. Manages the change control process with the Business Unit Manager / Business Team Leader. Acts as a Mentor and provides training to the Contract Management function and other functional teams, as needed. Reports into a Contracts Manager. Has regular interaction within team and division leaders and with external stakeholders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manages and is accountable for the performance of assigned contracts and programs. Leads negotiations and ensures coordination within and across internal teams. May lead multi-divisional contract negotiations. Applies thorough knowledge of products and services and understanding of division goals and strategies in developing contracts and proposals. Supports the Division and/or site by implementing and following through with strategic objectives and tactical goals. Performs analysis, interpretation, investigation, and research of critical contractual information and data. Provides guidance on contract interpretations and in developing recommendations and negotiation alternatives. Evaluates the company’s contractual risk in terms of cost exposure (e.g. compensation of damages/costs associated with performance) on assigned contracts. Works with the team to mitigate risk during contract performance. Manages the contractual change control process in accordance with program management change control procedures. Oversees and approves task planning on assigned contracts. Approves resource requirements and effort estimates. Applies understanding of program financial reporting methods. Ensures an effective process to advise other teams of contractual flow down requirements. Develops and mentors others. Champions professional certification and career development for the Group contracts administration/management community. Investigates and resolves compliance problems and responds to questions from internal or customer sources and government regulatory agencies. Coordinates training and business meetings to facilitate the exchange of information on contract reviews. Develops and implements programs to increase cross-functional knowledge and awareness of contracting requirements and policies as needed. Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives, as well as customers and government agency officials. Analyzes problem/opportunity areas, structures data-gathering and evaluation of internal processes, and coordinates responses. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contracts management certification required; Advanced certification preferred (e.g., National Contract Management Association (NCMA); International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM) or equivalent) unless JD or MBA. 7 or more years of related experience, including 2 years in a project or indirect team lead role. Demonstrated experience with multiple contracts of varying complexity and scope. Ability to facilitate work within and across teams and varied levels of leadership and customer contacts. Ability to quickly identify and address critical issues of complex programs and lead the team to develop action plan to improve performance. Broad understanding and knowledge of contract management processes and various contract types. Thorough knowledge of regulations and laws applicable to contract…

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