Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating US Government and commercial agreements
• Typically requires a Bachelor degree in business, finance, or related field
• A demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of US Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) and agency supplements
• Adept at contract analysis
• The aptitude to work on diverse contractual issues simultaneously
• The ability to frame, draft and negotiate agreements
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to ensure that all deadlines are met on time and with a high degree of quality
• The skill to be persuasive while maintaining a positive customer and/or teammate relationship
• Current or recent National Security Clearance at the TS level with an SCI level clearance and willingness to consent to a government-sponsored Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual expertise and leadership to multiple program teams, primarily in the context of federal procurement regulation
• Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractor
• Negotiate price, terms, and conditions with clients
• Negotiate contractual agreements, including contract, bailment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, associate contractor agreements and teaming agreements
• Monitor performance on a portfolio of contracts and be an active participant in change management
• Participate in the development and review of proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policy
• Establish excellent working relationships with Program Managers and other internal stakeholders in other functional areas such as pricing, procurement, and government compliance
• Review opportunities for risks, ensure risk assessments are conducted in accordance with corporate policy, and provide mitigation recommendations and approaches
• Route organizational conflict of interest screenings in accordance with company policy and interpret contract terms subsequent issues related to organizational conflicts of interest
• Actively participate in client meetings and reviews
• Work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments to include proposals and contract risk reviews
• Apply business acumen and Government acquisition knowledge to develop opportunity shaping and negotiation strategies
• Proactively advise management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks
• Support and lead negotiations
• Ensure compliance with CACI Contracts policies and guidelines as well as with US Government laws and regulations
• Influence internal and external stakeholders through use of facts, policies, and acquisition best practices
• Demonstrate the ability to find equitable solutions to complex problems with various customers
• Coordinate with CACI Export team for processing export licenses and documentation
• Mentor junior members on staff
• Review pricing documentation for compliance with corporate policy and process and provide thoughtful feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or graduate degree are a plus