Contracts Manager - Mobile, AL

Job Description
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Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director Pricing and Contracts

SUPERVISES: Contract Administrators and other support staff for the program(s) if assigned any.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Contracts Manager has overall responsibility for all aspects of contract administration for assigned program(s) including but not limited to the following:

Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day contract administration activities and specifically for supervising a team of contract specialists if assigned any in their performance of assigned duties in support of same;
Drafting contracts contract modifications agreements memorandums of understanding terms and conditions and other contract related documents;
Acting as primary liaison and contractual point of contact with the Customer on formal communications and submittals and specifically for leading the negotiations for new contracts and contract modifications;
Acting as primary liaison and contractual point of contact for coordination and communication with all departments on contract related issues;
Supporting and providing guidance to Supply Chain Management Department when requested for disputes negotiations and other contractual matters concerning subcontracts;
Developing and maintaining clause flow down supplements to the Companys general terms and conditions for subcontracts and participating in meetings related thereto;
Maintaining contract files (e.g. proposals contracts correspondence modifications);
Maintaining current contract and funding values reporting those values monthly to Finance and certifying the accuracy of the values monthly;
Assisting in the management and resolution of accounting issues that have significant implications to contract performance and payment for same (e.g. contract type cost accounting standards cost allowability payment terms disclosure statements certifications audit requests and retentions);
Leading new business pursuits and change management on existing contracts by developing contract strategies and specifically for reviewing solicitations and change requests and developing formal proposals bids and contract modifications including negotiating same with the Customer;
Supporting the development of and reviewing new bid and change proposal to ensure they comply with all applicable laws regulations and other requirements and preparing the representations and certifications associated with same prior to submission to the Customer;
Assisting all departments on issues of contract interpretation;
Leading the effort on matters of contract dispute resolution including protests claims and lawsuits for disputes between Company and Customer;
Analyzing and interpreting contract requirements special provisions and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws regulations and the
Companys practices policies procedure and guidelines;

Analyzing new laws regulations Presidential proclamations executive orders and contract trends for potential impact on current and future contracts;
Assisting in the development of business alliances and partnering agreements when requested;
Functioning as domain expert on selected areas and issues (e.g. FAR/DFARS REAs claims data rights foreign military sales and organizational conflict of interest);
Assisting in the identification development implementation and maintenance of Contracts Department practices policies procedures and guidelines;
Managing a staff of contract specialists if assigned any with responsibility for coordinating with the Director of Pricing and Contracts and Human Resources on hiring firing monitoring performance disciplining conducting and documenting evaluations goal setting approving leave monitoring attendance upholding high ethical standards promoting teamwork and maintaining an emphasis on accountability and achieving results;
Mentoring and training support staff if assigned any to ensure professional development within the Contracts Department is consistent with the Companys and employees needs and goals;
Maintaining a strong understanding of the Companys overall business strategy and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications for contracting activities;
Support the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure adequate supervision and sound proposals to protect from duplication and omissions in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements; and
Support other Business Systems initiatives audits and demonstrations as requested to ensure compliance.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Bachelors Degree in related field; Masters Degree or Law Degree preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience including 5 years as a Contracts Manager overseeing Federal contracts in a similar field or industry (i.e. shipbuilding defense ship services & repair).
Must have experience in preparing and submitting notifications of change and requests for equitable adjustments or certified claims.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills organizational skills negotiating skills and the ability to manage and prioritize tasks using available resources effectively and efficiently.
Working knowledge of FAR DFARS and other agency supplements to the FAR.
Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) and other generally used business software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat) and possess the ability to learn how to use new software and tools that may be implemented by the Company.
Must be able to participate in and in many cases lead a team to meet all commitments within a required deadline which may at times require working outside of normal business hours.
LIAISES WITH: Customers executive staff and management level personnel from all departments.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check