Contracts Manager

About the role

TrellisWare is seeking a hybrid Contracts Manager to join our Contracts Team. This role plays a key part in managing domestic and international strategic pursuits and product and service awards.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, administer, and manage various domestic and international contracts with commercial, U.S., and foreign government customers for the licensing and sale of TrellisWare's commercial software, hardware, and services, on primarily firm-fixed price contract type awards and IDIQ contracts.
• Independently draft Government, international government, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and commercial entity communications, related to proposal and contract activities as the Contracts lead.
• Participate in team reviews and peer review proposals for completeness, responsiveness, and accuracy.
• Review, redline, recommend, and negotiate contractual terms and conditions in accordance with company policies and objectives, procurement regulations, and customer requirements.
• Interpret and advise management and internal customers of obligations driven by the terms and conditions of the contract and applicable procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), United States Code.
• Interface with Contracting Officers and DCAA/DCMA, create and maintain auditable contract files, and respond to Government audit requests.
• Monitor contract performance for compliance with terms and conditions and funding and work with appropriate personnel to resolve any issues.
• Draft contractual correspondence and documentation.
• Regularly interface and support TrellisWare's Executive, Legal, Program Management, Operations, Finance, and Business Development departments.
• Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Acquisition Management, or another relevant field from an accredited college/university (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Government or commercial contracting, commercial item sales, and the application, interpretation, and negotiation and contract clauses.
• Experienced in proposal stage activities and the negotiation and administration of high-dollar, multi-year, complex contracts.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and a variety of electronic database systems.

Preferred Skills

• International contracting experience with foreign governments, foreign military, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) is a plus.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Acquisition Management, or another relevant field from an accredited college/university (or equivalent experience).
• Work Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in Government or commercial contracting, commercial item sales, and the application, interpretation, and negotiation and contract clauses.

Skills

• Able to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent, diversified responsibilities, operate independently within a hybrid worksite schedule, and communicate with management and other company personnel as needed to manage expectations, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong writing skills across all formats: proposals, contracts, correspondence (formal and informal), and ability to spot issues and risks in contract terms and conditions.
• Able to effectively communicate orally with a variety of audiences, including the ability to make presentations to management and customers.
• Balance company interests with customer desires; maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing customer demands.
• Interest in understanding, developing, and defending contracting approaches within U.S. and foreign government regulations.
• Current, or ability to acquire, Secret or greater security clearance.
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Possess critical judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.