FM Talent Source
Contracts/Subcontracts Manager (Finance)
FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients success.
FM Talent Source is currently seeking a Contracts/Subcontracts Manager to work at our clients North American headquarters in Columbia, Maryland. This individual will provide extraordinary customer service, is very detail oriented, is able to work collaboratively with others.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Draft, negotiate and interpret U.S. Government contracts between our client and its customers, and subcontracts with its suppliers and subcontractors.
Assist proposal manager in preparing, analyze and manage proposal content, review the scope of work, and participate in color team reviews.
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual and operational risks and options for mitigation.
Negotiate customer orders and contract modifications including SOWs, engineering change proposals, clauses or provisions, etc.
Negotiate subcontract change orders, and SOWs in support of RFQ/RFP responses.
Ensure compliance with Global Directives, corporate policies, contract provisions and regulatory requirements.
Prepare customer and supplier communications, including program review meetings, business correspondence, in-person meetings, and coordinate with functional departments to ensure sub/contract performance.
Maintain accurate and complete contract files on a daily and weekly basis.
Collaborate with contract administrators to ensure accuracy and completeness of their work from a technical perspective.
Review contract templates, contract clauses, policies and procedures, to identify areas of improvement based on changes in laws, regulations or business practices.
Research a broad range of contractual and regulatory matters to support the companys business initiatives, and provide accurate and timely advice to a diverse, cross-functional group of internal clients
Work with the Trade Compliance department regarding end-user certificates and other export administration tasks.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in a business-related field.
A minimum of 8 years progressive experience drafting, negotiating and administering U.S. Government contracts.
Demonstrated expertise with FAR / DFARS / AMS procurements.
Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner with attention to detail and accuracy.
Negotiator who seeks to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
Takes initiative to deal with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
Able to adapt in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups.
Listens and communicates openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Ability to solve problems analytically that leads to creative and pragmatic solutions to business challenges.
High integrity with strong business acumen and good judgment.
Ability to work well in a team environment and work independently as well when required.
Capable of receiving export-controlled data as required by the company.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time for work related needs.
Possesses extensive working knowledge of software platforms (i.e., Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Deltek, SAP) as needed to perform tasks.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.