Manager, Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFP), develop proposals, conduct proposal reviews and coordination, engage in negotiations, execute contractual agreements, and manage general contract administration.

• Spearhead change management initiatives such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) from directed change through negotiation and award.

• Analyze estimate at completion (EAC).

• Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Directors, Senior Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to formulate, submit, and negotiate pricing proposals.

• Assist in program management and execution reviews.

• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions adhere to company policies.

• Deliver effective contract management to fulfill customer commitments, achieve company goals, and comply with organizational policies.

• Offer guidance on contractual and business matters, advising stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations and potential mitigation strategies for contractual/program risks.

• Analyze and comprehend cost structure estimates regarding labor, materials, equipment services, production expenses, performance requirements, and delivery timelines to ensure precision and completeness.

• Mentor and coach fellow Contracts team members.

• Recognize, mitigate, and facilitate the resolution of contractual issues as they arise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Familiarity with U.S. Government contracts governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS).

• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Capability to manage multiple tasks across various programs.

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price Development contracts, contractual risk mitigation, and change management.

• Knowledge in contract and financial structures, including pricing strategies, policy and procedure, and compliance principles.

• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Achievement awards.

• Educational assistance.

• Child/adult backup care.

• Medical.

• Dental.

• Vision.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.