Contracts Manager

Security Clearance Required: Secret Clearance (required), Top Secret Clearance (preferred)

Primary Responsibilities:

Coordinate and review the formulation and finalization of contracts and subcontracts as required in coordination with Management. Ensure compliance of regulations, policies and procedures. Research and prepare analysis as required. Provide all forms of contract related support, including negotiations and financial support, contract award, administration and closeout. Serve as the business adviser for all acquisition, financial and contract related Program needs.

Tasks Performed:

Prepares, executes and administers Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements and Subcontract Agreements when company is the Prime Contractor.

Reviews, executes and administers Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements and Subcontract Agreements when company is a Sub Contractor to another company.

Assists Contracts Director with contract related negotiations with the Government as well as Industry Clients.

Review contract modifications.

Issues subcontract modifications as required.

Tracks subcontractor deliverables, including Monthly Costs and Technical Reports, Certificates of Insurance, and other contract compliance related documentation.

Tracks subcontractor costs and invoices to ensure they do not exceed their funding obligations.

Prepares contract briefs and coordinates with Project/Program Managers regarding contract compliance and execution requirements.

Review solicitation requirements and assist with the preparation of contract and past performance related documentation in support of the proposal response effort.

Assists with cost estimates in response to request for proposal or quotes.

Coordinate with financial staff to ensure the proper tracking of financial expenditures (actual and projected) and the preparation or review of monthly cost reports, including Estimate-to-Complete reports.

Coordinate with accounting staff to ensure the proper billing of invoices in accordance with contract compliance.

Support the accounting staff in resolving contract payment disputes.

Develop and prepare regular contract status reports, as required.

Responsible for ensuring contract deliverables are submitted timely and accurately.

Assists the Contracts Director and Program Manager with Program Management Reviews (PMRs) both internally as well as with customers.

Assist with reporting requirements such as Incurred Costs Reports, and Backlog reports.

Review de-obligation requests received from the Government on current or complete contracts and assess the risk to CRL as a result of this action.

Demonstrated Knowledge:

A working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

A working knowledge of contracts security requirements.

A working knowledge of the various types of contracts, including Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials types.

A knowledge to Costs Accounting Standards (CAS), pricing and project cost control.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the company organization as well as other Industry and Government Representatives.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, specifically MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel.

Formal contracts training through NCMA or other accredited institution is a plus.

Experience working with proposals and contracts at different classification levels is a plus.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university. Years of experience may be substituted for education.

10+ years of experience in the preparation, administration and monitoring of contracts or proposals required.

Security Clearance Required: Secret Clearance (required), Top Secret Clearance (preferred)

CRL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.