Prime Contract Compliance Program Manager I

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide all phases of MSTS’s prime contract lifecycle directive management and compliance program for the NNSS with a value of <$50M annually.
• Manage the development and official position for all company-wide contractual impact analyses when directed by the federal cognizant contracting officer.
• Responsible for leading and collaborating high stakes company-wide costs analyses, business implications and risks assessments for prime contract compliance activities.
• Establish guidance for programmatic implementations work plans and technical performance relating to directives and contractor requirement documents (CRDs) for NNSS prime contract modifications and compliance program activities.
• Lead and/or participate in formal negotiations with federal cognizant contracting officers for NNSS-wide prime contract modifications and changes.
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of the prime contract additional work authorizations and changes.
• Act as the lead prime contract compliance manager for assigned responsibilities.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program compliance review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, implementation plans and technical performance.
• Serve as the company’s focal point for matters relating to interpretations of prime contract, FAR and DEAR clauses relating to compliance program matters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the federal customer for all matters relating to prime contract directive management and regulatory compliance.
• Implement strong compliance practices to meet wide-ranging and cross-functional contractual obligations.
• Identify contractual compliance problems and devise solutions, such as policy creation or changes, allocation of resources or contractual clause or specification changes.
• Establish technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of contractual and technical problems.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master work plans and schedules.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Degree in business management or administration, contract management, supply chain management or similar field is preferred.
• Must possess at least 5 years of contract administration or contract compliance experience for FAR based prime contracts or subcontracts.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of MSTS personnel, as well as external partners and customers.
• Have the skills and abilities to closely coordinate work efforts through interactions with internal and external stakeholders, contract administrators, and the Prime Contract Manager.
• Be able to employ independent judgment, creativity and initiative to apply knowledge and experience to resolve complex contract compliance-related problems.
• Have the skills and abilities to compose correspondence and contractual documentation and accomplish goals where established.
• Have the skills and abilities to create prime contract compliance regimes and solutions.

Qualifications that we value

• Contracting and/or procurement training and/or certification e.g., NCMA, CIPS, FAC-C etc.
• Federal government Agency regulatory and/or contract administration experience working with or in DOE/NNSA or DoD/DoW environments.
• Process improvement training and/or certification e.g., Lean Six Sigma etc.
• Project management training and/or certification e.g., PMP or PRINCE2 etc.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision;
• Both a pension and a 401k;
• paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays;
• relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location);
• tuition assistance and reimbursement;
• and more.

Pay

• Annual salary range for this position is: $126,984.00 - $203,174.40.
• Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Schedule

• The work schedule is designated as 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).

About the Role

• The Prime Contract Management Department is seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and highly motivated Prime Contract Compliance Program Manager to join our team located at the North Las Vegas facility.
• We know that prime contract compliance is the key to fulfilling our mission to secure America’s future. From nuclear and radiological emergency response to supporting national security initiatives across federal agencies—we aim to win.
• Join us on our vital journey to secure America’s future.