Information Experts

Contracts Manager

Position Type:

Full-time Exempt; Part-time Exempt; or Hourly Contractor

Position Profile:

The Contracts Manager is key to ensuring compliance with all relevant government contracting requirements. This position provides hands-on leadership for all aspects of contract management and administration and works closely with the Business Development Managers and Proposal Manager to develop thorough contracts that will contribute to Information Expert’s growth and profitability while mitigating risks. This position is integral to establishing a solid foundation for deliverying on all contract terms and takes someone with impeccable contract writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for setting up all relevant systems and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the DCAA throughout the procurement life-cycle for government and commercial contracts.

Principal Responsibilities:

Be an Information Expert demonstrating our core values and commitment to our clients:

• Analyze, develop and negotiate commercial and government contracts; negotiate and coordinate contract revisions; analyze proposed contract terms and advise management on issues of concern and recommend alternatives
• Monitor performance against contract requirements; ensure compliance with all contract clauses and applicable procurement regulations, including FAR, DFAR, EPAAR and other relevant government contracting clauses
• Develop templates for contractual documentation; review, monitor, and prepare correspondence as necessary in the execution of contractual requirements
• Setup and manage appropriate documentation and record-keeping systems to ensure compliance with the FAR and government Cost Accounting Standards
• Resolve invoice payment issues and disputes in accordance with contracts, accounting regulations (e.g., CAS) and company procedures
• Close-out contracts and maintain documentation per retention requirements
• Manage GSA schedules and orchestrate efforts to pursue new schedules
• Work with the Proposal and Business Development Managers to ensure appropriate proposal pricing and support proposal development efforts
• Identify, assess and resolve issues and problems
• Ensure high quality contracts are produced while meeting deadlines and specifications
• Balance and prioritize work to ensure critical items are addressed

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in government and commercial contract development and negotiation including proven ability to develop and monitor contract tracking and administration systems and processes
• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with external and internal senior level managers and teammates
• Outstanding business judgment and analytical skills; must have a strong attention to detail and follow-up; and an excellent ability to multi-task
• Outstanding contract writing skills and extensive knowledge of contracting law and regulations, government acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR, EPAAR, CAS, etc.) and GSA rules and requirements
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong ability to creatively use resources and find solutions to unique problems
• Must be highly motivated, a self starter, results-oriented, an independent thinker and a team player
• Must have patience, flexibility, and a good sense of humor

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Masters or Law degree a plus.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible contract administration and management experience in the federal government and commercial environments
• Experience with developing professional services contracts preferred
• CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM certification is a plus
• Must provide samples of contracts developed

Company Profile:

Information Experts is an award-winning communications firm specializing in results-focused strategic communications consulting and creation. Information Experts has become who we are through a unique yet pragmatic sensibility we call integrated communications. Integrated communications represents not only our complementary suite of consulting, content, marketing, and training services, but also our fundamental mission to help corporations find and communicate their authentic voice to its customers, partners, employees, and the media.

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