· Responsible for contract management functions for prime contract and sub-tier government and commercial contracts in accordance with applicable commercial, government and international contract rules and regulations. · Engages in statements of work and specification reviews for proposals and contracts/orders to identify risks. · Advises Operations and Business Development teams of contractual risks and obligations and offers solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks. · Analyzes, reviews, understands, and negotiates contractual terms using FAR, DFAR, and DEAR government regulations. · Manages contracts to compliance, following procedures, licensing, and applicable regulations/rules. · Provides corporate contract management across the company’s contracts portfolio. · Manages contract through its lifecycle, including changes and contract closeout activities. · Controls formal correspondence with internal and external customers. Monitors and ensures compliance with contract terms, special provisions, warranties, deliverables and funding requirements. · Intervene and resolve problems, delays, and evaluates concerns with internal and external customers. · Main point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters and is a liaison with customers and internal departments for all matters affecting contracts. · Negotiates to obtain an acceptable business agreement that achieves the company objectives. · Oversees all review and approval activities of negotiated contracts/orders with appropriate internal personnel and LOA authorities. · Subject Matter Expert supporting proposal development and contracts/orders for terms and conditions. · Provides all required information that supports the company's negotiation position. Prepares documentation to confirm negotiation settlement. · Ensures proper contractual flowdown clauses from prime contracts are identified and supplied to the company’s procurement organization. · Participates in the daily operations of the project, as applicable, to meet schedules, resolve complex issues and respond to inquiries regarding contractual obligations. · Engages and communicates with Legal, Financial and Business Development for resolution of contract issues and disputes. · Mentors and trains less experienced professionals; may have direct reports. Mentors lower level Contracts Administrators on government contracting and the FAR/DFAR/DEAR clauses not used in commercial contracts. · Strong team member and resource for business development and operations. · Ensures records are created and properly retained and maintains current contracts, files and records. · Provides contract compliance guidance and leadership to division leads and senior management. · Supports in realigning and creating processes and standards for the group. · Recommends process improvements. · Performs other duties as assigned. |