Vice President of Contracts
M1 Support Services, LPM1 Support Services’ Vice President (VP) of Contracts serves as the Company’s senior contracts executive, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for all contract and subcontract activities. The Contracts VP oversees the full contracts lifecycle in accordance with federal law, procurement regulations, and Company policies. The position reports to the Company General Counsel and advises executive leadership and other functional leaders on all contractual matters. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Executive Leadership & Contracts Governance • Serves as the Company’s primary contracting authority, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for the contracts and subcontracts functions. Advises executive leadership, General Counsel, program management, and other functional leaders regarding contractual issues, risks, obligations, disputes, changes, and business decisions. Directs all Company contracts and subcontracts administration to ensure compliance, risk management, and protection of Company contractual rights. Plans and implements internal policies, procedures, systems, controls, and approval processes that mitigate contractual risks and support effective contract administration. Develops and sustains a culture of compliance, safety, quality, accountability, and professionalism. Contract & Subcontract Management Responsible for negotiation and management of Company prime contracts, subcontracts, commercial agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), claims, modifications, extensions, options, and other contractual instruments. Applies extensive knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, FAR / DFARS, procurement law and regulations, and Company policies to manage contract and subcontract operations, negotiations, compliance, and business decisions. Provides oversight and contractual guidance regarding service contracts subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and wage determinations. Develops and maintains productive communications and relationships with Contracting Officers, subcontractors, business partners, Company program managers, and executive leadership. Business Development & Proposals Supports Company business development activities, solicitations, proposals, and strategic pursuits. Participates in proposal development and review processes to evaluate contract/subcontract compliance, requirements, reporting, and risks. Negotiates and administers teaming agreements, subcontract RFPs, NDAs, and other agreements supporting Company new business pursuits Trade & Regulatory Compliance May act as Company Empowered Official responsible for foreign trade and export control compliance and training related to ITAR, EAR, FCPA, and other applicable US and foreign laws. Provides oversight of contract-related small business reporting and procurement compliance. Organizational Leadership Manages personnel, systems, workload allocation, reporting, operational efficiencies, professional development, and training for the contracts organization. Establishes and enforces appropriate standards, expectations, processes, and accountability across the contracts organization to ensure consistent, timely, and professional Company contract operations. Additional Relevant Duties as Assigned Performs other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education & Professional Credentials BS/BA required. • Master’s degree, law degree, and/or other professional contracts certifications highly desired. Contracts Leadership & Experience Minimum of 15 years federal government contracting and subcontracting experience, with a minimum of 5 years contractor-side experience. Minimum of 5 years as a VP or Director of Contracts, or similar position, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for the contract and/or subcontract functions.…