Government Contracts Manager – Defense

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Caterpillar Defense

Caterpillar Defense proudly serves all branches of the U.S. military and federal government allied militaries and governments and original equipment manufacturers. For over 100 years we have supplied reliable products and solutions to government agencies and military forces worldwide supporting people who put their lives on the line to provide security generate energy and supply humanitarian aid.

Today we continue to deliver leading-edge products and global services working around the clock and around the world to deliver the power and performance that customers need. Caterpillars largest single customer is the U.S. Department of Defense.190000 machines tanks tactical vehicles and submarines move missions forward with Cat engines. We also provide solutions for power generation and surface ships. Cat has powered crucial engineering and logistical operations in every major conflict since WWI.

Job Summary:

As a Government Contracts Manager Defense you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the businesses contract management which includes FAR and DFARS and Subcontract terms and conditions.

What You Will Do:

• Support Caterpillar Defenses operations in the identification and mitigation of contractual and compliance risk through direct sales dealer sales bids and proposals account and program management and purchasing or subcontracting efforts.

• Perform comprehensive risk analyses of government and commercial solicitations bid proposal documents representations and certifications and sales and purchase terms and conditions.

• Provide guidance and counsel on government contracts requirements to Caterpillar Defense leadership program and account managers engineering personnel purchasing personnel account coordinators and other personnel in the enterprise encountering the government contracts risk.

• Maintain ownership of and accountability for Caterpillar Defenses contracts management processes.

• Manage contracts administration team and operations inherent to contracts administration function.

What You Will Have:
Issues Management and Remediation: Knowledge of techniques and processes for issues management and remediation; ability to identify any error or fault and correcting them in a timely manner.
Level Extensive Experience:
Designs and implements control measures to ensure adherence to the policies standards and procedures.
Manages identified deficiencies and the status of remediation efforts through a centralized tracking system such as Metric Stream in adherence with the enterprise issue management standards.
Oversees resolution of exceptions that have been raised or escalated.
Overseeing and managing all aspects of contracts from initial negotiation to execution and ensuring compliance

Leveraging FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Provisions to safeguard and maximize company intellectual property rights.

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organizations exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Extensive Experience:
Implements function-wide risk management processes and tools.
Designs cross-functional risk management processes tools and audit mechanisms.
Establishes key business-specific risk management benchmarks.
Working with internal stakeholders and external customers to negotiate and finalize contract terms.

Managing contracts throughout their lifecycle including tracking deadlines deliverables and obligations.

Identifying and mitigating potential contractual risks

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Extensive Experience:
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Quantifies the costs benefits risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers.
Level Extensive Experience:
Communicates to clients regarding expectations of all parties.
Participates in negotiating the terms of the business relationship.
Conducts periodic reviews of work effort progress issues and successes.
Maintains productive long-term relationships with clients or vendors.
Creates opportunities to educate support teams on client priorities.
Empowers others to establish collaborative healthy relationships.

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
Level Extensive Experience:
Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction.
Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions.
Implements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees.
Monitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes employee contributions and achievements.
Regularly reviews employee performance and provides constructive feedback.
Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Dallas TX and requires a 5-day-a-week schedule in office

• Moderate travel required (5%-15% of working time)

• Relocation will not be available

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This job is subject to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) which prohibits the release of technology and technical data to non-U.S. citizens. ). By applying to this position you acknowledge that you are a U.S. citizen; not hold dual citizenship with another county; and are willing to present evidence of your U.S. citizenship.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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