Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview

SOSi is currently seeking a seasoned Senior Contracts Manager to join our team in Reston, VA. The Sr Contracts Manager will support the mission of the SOSi Contracts Department by managing the full life cycle of government, state and commercial contracts across multiple business units. The Contacts manager will support the bid, capture, and contract negotiation processes, as well as ensure contract compliance with all relevant requirements, policies, laws, and regulations. The preferred candidate should excel in dynamic settings, be highly adaptable, organized, possess excellent time management skills, and be capable of independent work with little supervision.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the Director of Contracts and other functions including Business Development, Communications, Program Management, Finance, and the Legal team on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract review, and administration.

• Manage and monitor the performance of contracts and agreements for conformance to the original proposal and to ensure that terms and conditions are met. Ensure compliance with contracting policies, laws, and regulations including, but not limited to, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements, Cost Accounting Standards, Export Administration Regulations, and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

• Perform as point-of-contact for assigned customer portfolio and serve as the main customer interface for all contract related matters. Foster strong relationships with customers, partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate flow-downs of terms and conditions with the necessary functional departments.

• Analyze the impact of modifications and revisions to contract terms and prepare recommendations and risk reviews for management.

• Assist with preparation of REAs and claims. Monitor and respond to CPARs.

• Review complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.

• Participate in proposal planning and preparation. Review solicitation documents and draft contract terms for potential risks, including compliance with requirements and develop mitigation strategies including Organizational Conflict of Interest.

• Review, draft, and negotiate pre-award related contractual agreements to include NDAs, TAs, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), Software License Agreements (SLAs), and Software Reseller Agreements.

• Lead contractual negotiations and modifications.

• Coordinate contract closeout requirements.

• Mentor Contracts team counterparts and less experienced Contracts staff.

• Work closely with Subcontract Administrators to ensure overall contract compliance with major vendors.

• Support internal/external audit activities as well as data requests from internal / external customers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required.

• 10 years of full life cycle contract administration experience of Federal Government contracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and other contractual agreements.

• Experience with intellectual property, data rights, and commercial software and data sales agreements.

• Ability to effectively utilize and manage contract portfolio within Contract Management software.

• Detailed knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, and related agency implementing regulations are required.

• Experience with all types of contracts (Cost Type, FFP, T&M, IDIQ contracts, GWACS, and GSA), including reviewing and understanding pricing, representations, and certifications, and subcontracting issues.

• Experience negotiating favorable terms on Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), contracts and subcontracts, etc.

• Experience with processing REAs and Claims.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to present to varying seniority levels both internally and externally.

• Highly organized individual with the ability to conduct business in a professional manner. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

• Excellent writing skills, including drafting of contract correspondence, terms and conditions, and statements of work.

• Ability and willingness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or timeliness.

• Excellent critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and related U.S. regulations.

• Familiarity with finance and accounting procedures.

• Active in-scope DoD Top Secret, SCI eligible, and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance preferred.

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment with three days in the office and two days optional remote work.

• Travel required up to 25% of the time; including to international and possibly hazardous locations.

• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.