Contracts Manager

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To negotiate contracts with customers and execute and comply with all stated contractual and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for contract negotiations of new awards, and associated change orders.

• Acts as Gichner Shelter Systems agent in signing contracts.

• Responsible for the management of complex contract/subcontracts from award through closing.

• Act as facilitator in internal and external meetings.

• Provides contract direction to internal functional areas.

• Responsible for correspondence with the customer regarding all contractual issues, and resolving open issues.

• Responsible for submittal and tracking of contract reports and data items.

• Directs invoicing of contract data items and milestone billings.

• Responsible for contract close-out.

• Initiates warranties and claims investigation.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: BA/BS in business discipline and/or JD.

Desired experience: Minimum ten years contracts experience to include negotiation, administration and compliance with Federal DoD prime/subcontracts in the defense or aerospace industry.

Candidate must be well versed in government regulations (FAR/DFAR/ITAR), export regulation contract structure and preparation of agreements. Requires strong negotiation skills, superior interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills. Occasional travel.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office environment.

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.