Contracts Manager - Aurora, CO

Position Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Assisting in development of acquisition/procurement packages and related documentation
• Reviewing and evaluating customer Requests for Proposal (RFP) for new business efforts and/or modifications to existing contracts
• Providing contractual recommendations, conducting risk assessments, creating mitigation plans, and proposing alternative approaches to contract execution through contract language revisions
• Negotiating contract terms and conditions with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Consultants
• Creating compliant Pricing and Cost volumes in response to Requests for Proposals
• Supporting a portfolio of new business captures (commercial and government) and existing commercial and FAR/DFARS-based contracts
• Coordinating and implementing new and revised contract policy and process
• Participating in development of business alliances, meetings with customers, source selection procedures and processes, make or buy determinations, and risk management directives
• Working directly with multiple customers developing critical relationships on various contracts (CPFF, CPIF, CPAFLOE, T&M, FPI, FFP, IDIQ, and OTA)
• Ensuring timely contract closure by initiating closeout activities as required by terms and conditions
• Developing and maintaining contract and procurement files
• Continuously evaluating and overseeing contract performance

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SSBI and SCI access
• US Citizenship required
• Between 7 and 10 years of progressive experience in project and contracts management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment within required deadlines
• Experience in the areas of Prime Contract, Subcontract, and Consulting Agreement drafting, reviewing, executing, administering and contract negotiating experience
• Self-starter, requiring little to no direct supervision, and has the ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts
• Experience preparing pricing and cost narratives in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Excellent reading comprehension skills and demonstrated ability to analyze complex contracts clauses
• Experience working in an integrated team environment; able to operate independently as well as part of a team
• Organizational skills are required for this position in order to ensure the record of documentation is filed professionally and accurately for internal and external audit
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS, and other governmental regulations for Defense Contracting
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Government service-type cost reimbursable, T&M, and fixed price Acquisition and Assistance management
• Competency in the areas of cost/price analysis, vendor selection, budget consideration, and special prime contract provisions
• Ability to serve as a primary point of contact for ICR with Government Contracting professionals

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 3 years of professional experience or 2 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree in a related discipline

Pay

Salary Range: $79,000 - $168,565 (based on experience and meeting requirements)

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company equity, retirement plan, company-paid health care benefits, flexible paid time off policy, and opportunity for a raise and bonus during the year.