Contracts Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Navy Systems team based in York, PA. Our Navy Systems business is a defense contractor that supports all major defense industrial base shipbuilders and has been supplying mission critical cooling and refrigeration equipment and systems to the US Navy for over 100 years. This is an exciting opportunity to provide overall contract management stewardship across the entirety of programs within a growing business and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on customer RFIs, draft RFPs, and RFPs.
• Guides the program on the implications of contract terms and conditions and proposes recommended exceptions.
• Reviews and approves contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies and therefore a keen attention to detail is essential.
• Powers closely with the Program Managers, Proposal Manager, and Pricing & Estimating (P&E) to develop and implement proposal strategies.
• Operates as a liaison with Legal counsel on contractual matters.
• Planning and executing successful contract negotiations and achieving targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.
• Leads contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts formal correspondence, coordinates deliverable submittal with all stakeholders, and reviews and executes contract modifications.
• Regular and proactive interface and effective collaboration with program, technical and operations organizations in order to provide guidance and direction based on contractual and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment and energy to meet customer needs with the ability to provide concise and effective communication through presentation, written documentation or email format with different levels of Management is key.
• Meet and engage with customers and stakeholders to establish relationships, understand requirements, forecasts and funding, and communicate accomplishments or issues.
• Facilitate collaboration with customers.
• Ensures contract compliance with FAR, DFAR, and other DoD agency regulations.
• Works closely with and is actively engaged with our direct Navy and Shipyard customers.
• Establishes and clearly communicates program and contract area department vision, including delivery methodologies and processes, program quality, and operating within Government defined standards.
• Lead and participate in contract negotiation and changes; coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract.
• Identify and assess program risks and issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Interact with senior management and others concerning matters of significance to the company.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in contracts management roles or related experience.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environment, preferably supporting the U.S. Navy.
• Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies affecting government contracts, including FAR, DFARS, and other agency regulations.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve contract objectives.
• Solid proposal development and negotiation skills with the ability to build strong customer relations.
• Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with leadership, peers, indirect staff, and customers.
• Possesses strong critical thinking skills to enable sound business judgement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or relevant degreed program, or equivalent experience.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) of Law.

Skills

• Strong critical thinking skills to enable sound business judgement.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.

Pay

$140,000 - $180,000 base plus significant bonus incentive. Negotiable based on experience.

Schedule

Not a remote or work from home type of role.