Government Contracts Manager

Job Purpose:   Provides contract management support and leadership to Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) business on U.S. government contracts and some state and/or local government contracts. This role reports to the Director of Government Contracts

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Support the evaluation of new business opportunities in coordination with sales programs and other stakeholders and provide contractual guidance on same.
• Working with Legal partner lead proposal responses and contract negotiations including:  efficient disbursement of contract requirements and term & conditions to appropriate stakeholders and owners to obtain SDI positions; ability to clearly and concisely communicate requests and actions to stakeholders and owners; prepare redlines reflecting SDI positions; and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance to the business demonstrating your substantive knowledge of and experience with contracting process and contract interpretation.
• Support and drive efficient contract negotiation and execution with customers and subcontractors.
• Provide oversight of contract signoff from appropriate stakeholders and maintenance of version control on all iterations of contracts internally and with clients.
• Serve as pointofcontact between SDI and customers subcontractors and vendors on contractrelated matters.
• Responsible for administration of federal government contracts and some state & local government contracts and support stakeholders on same i.e. program team.
• Maintain complete contract records and ensure development/maintenance of contract management processes and procedures.
• Monitor contract life cycle including renewals extensions and closeouts.
• Working with Legal and appropriate stakeholders identify and analyze risk and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborate with business and corporate compliance teams on contract compliance monitoring and audits

Qualifications :

Education/Training/Experience:    

• College degree
• 5 years of experience as a Contract Manager with a government contractor

Critical/Required Skills:

• Understanding of FAR/DFARS and government unique requirements.

• Proven record of judgment discretion and reasoning particularly as it pertains to balancing business needs and legal requirements and ethical/compliance obligations and management escalation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and penchant for accuracy timeliness and organization.
• Problemsolving skills program management ability to drive contract negotiations to resolution while meeting business needs and protecting SDI.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Demonstrated ability for continuous improvement and growth for yourself of others and for your employer.
• Microsoft Office 365 Excel PowerPoint and Teams

Strong Preferences:  Capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance; and familiarity with Six Sigma

Salary range: $84049 $126073 plus eligibility for bonus

Background:                

This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drugfree workplace. By submitting an application I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment to the extent permitted by law.

Additional Information :

We offer

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a worldleader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The compensation for this position ranges from $63.00 037 $147085.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location skills jobrelated knowledge and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare 401K savings plan company holidays vacation sick time parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

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