Contracts Manager 04187 NWG

Location: Knoxville, TN (Will consider other areas for the ideal candidate). Regular full-time position with 0-25% travel required. Ability to obtain clearance is required.

About the Role

North Wind Group and its subsidiary companies have been leading in the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries for over 25 years. We aim to deliver quality results safely, on time, and on budget through innovative solutions and a diverse, inclusive workplace. The Contracts Manager will manage and support a portfolio of prime contracts with federal, non-federal, and/or commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine responses for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• May prepare complex requests for proposals.
• Analyzes significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Provides contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work.
• Manages contract change control process, coordinating with Project Controls, Accounting, Subcontracts & Procurement, Operations, and Legal departments.
• Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation teams on complex contractual issues.
• Analyzes new laws, regulations, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives.
• Functions as a domain expert on selected areas and issues.
• Provides authoritative guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity.
• Serves as the focal point for communication with law, finance, and business teams to resolve contract issues and disputes.
• May assist in new business pursuits and associated contract strategy.
• Assists in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes.
• May participate in the development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of the business case and financial/analytical issues, including profit and loss implications.
• May supervise and manage multiple Contract Administrators.
• May be assigned additional team responsibilities supporting all team members.
• May draft policy or procedure documents and manage those policies or procedures.
• May mentor and train less experienced professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Management, or other relevant major.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to draft contractual instruments.
• Working knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Good presentation, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCMA CPCM/CFCM or DAWIA/FAC-C Level I-III certification.
• MBA or Law degree.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work: Lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like files, ledgers, and small tools.
• Light work: Lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Medium work: Lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Postures and movements:
  • Sitting – Remaining in a seated position.
  • Standing or walking – Standing is remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about. Walking is moving about on foot.
  • Alternate sitting or standing at will – Ability to alternate between sitting and standing as needed.
  • Lifting or carrying – Lifting is raising or lowering an object from one level to another. Carrying is transporting an object.
  • Pushing or pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that it moves away from or toward the origin of the force.
  • Reaching overhead – Extending the arm(s) higher with specific conditions.
  • Reaching at or below shoulder level.
  • Keyboarding – Entering text or data via a traditional keyboard.
  • Gross manipulation – Working with the hand(s) for seizing, holding, grasping, turning, etc.
  • Fine manipulation – Working primarily with fingers for touching, picking, pinching, etc.
  • Foot or leg controls – Use of feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment.
  • Driving – Operation of motorized vehicles or equipment.
  • Stooping – Bending the body forward and down while bending the spine at the waist.
  • Kneeling – Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
  • Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Climbing ramps or stairs – Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs.
  • Climbing ladders or ropes or scaffolding – Ascending or descending using hands and feet.
• Sensory demands:
  • Speaking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
  • Hearing – In-person speech, telephone, and other sounds.
  • Near visual acuity – Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less.
  • Far visual acuity – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
  • Peripheral vision – Observing an area seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Working Environment

Primarily indoors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Health, life, and disability insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.