Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Administer contract management processes to ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions.
• Identify potential issues in contracts and draft negotiation position recommendations for management in the review of FFRDC sponsor agreements and prime contract terms and conditions.
• Review, negotiate and administer prime contracts and contract modifications.
• Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of FAR regulations, FFRDC and sponsor contract requirements and IDA contracting practices to ensure consistent application of these requirements in the end-to-end management of contracts.
• Work closely with IDA research staff to organize and manage prime contract activities including the submittal of cost proposals with supporting documentation.
• Work closely with IDA administrative and management staff for successful contract placement and execution including the identification, notification, and resolution of potential contractual issues.
• Work closely with IDA research staff to organize and manage Intergovernmental Personnel assignments and/or government personnel coming to work at IDA on a temporary basis.
• Establish and maintain proactive, effective working relationships with government contracting and audit officials.
• Maintain a working knowledge of FAR procurement regulations; CPSR requirements; and, IDA procurement practices to ensure consistent application of these requirements in the procurement of services.
• Act as the lead for corporate infrastructure subcontracts by performing market research, RFP development, procurement management, negotiation, contract award and administration.
• Resolve contracting issues by interacting with government contracting and/or audit officials.
• Work closely with IDA finance staff and government contracting staff to resolve invoicing issues.
• Maintain complete and accurate IDA forms related to contracts management to remain current and in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Work with Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement to leverage technology and digitalize IDA’s contractual processes, records management, metrics and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent, and seven (7) or more years’ progressively responsible experience in government contracting, subcontracting and purchasing.
• History of working with government contracts, commercial contracts and leases.
• Detailed knowledge of federal government contract types, the government funding/contracting process, the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplements.
• Fundamental understanding of finance and accounting including government contract accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automated business systems (Costpoint/Deltek preferred).
• Prioritize and resolve complicated government contracts and procurement issues working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.