Contract Manager
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the DoD acquisition and procurement environment, MBDA contracts function, relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR, export and other government regulations.
- Manage/execute proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts requiring a high degree of experience and negotiation expertise.
- Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities.
- Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contracts assigned.
- Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the Supplier for all sub-contracts assigned.
- Develop solutions to complex contracting issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
- Work to be performed without appreciable direction. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
- Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
- Uses computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Experience with different contract types including firm fixed price, cost type, time and material contracts, and international FMS/DCS
- Experience in drafting and negotiating complex teaming arrangements or other types of contracting arrangements.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT
10+ years related experience with at least 5 years of Contracting experience or equivalent with the DoD and/or DoD Contractor. Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFAR.
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