Contracts Manager

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ITA is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the team at ITA Headquarters in Newport News, VA.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible to manage, with support, both independently and with a team, all day-to-day contract negotiation and administration across multiple contracts. The candidate will work closely with functional organizations (finance, pricing, program management, etc.), and must be a self-starter, willing to learn, demonstrate strategic thinking, and be able to effectively coordinate with multiple internal and external customers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching complex issues and providing recommendations for resolution; developing risk assessments and mitigation plans; assisting the program team on various assignments that require business acumen; and providing contractual guidance.

Reporting to the Chief of Enterprise Services at ITA, the Contracts Manager. This position ensures that contracts administration and subcontracts operations align with ITA's strategic goals and adhere to contractual agreements, legal mandates, and regulations. Also, this role will provide guidance on contract and supply chain matters, as well as updates on legislative and regulatory developments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the contracts and subcontracts functions
• Oversees and leads personnel on contracts team to carry out required activities for ITA
• Review and recommend terms on confidentiality, teaming, and other relevant agreements
• Support the review and analysis of Requests For Proposals (RFPs),exception to terms as
• Lead cross-functional team on negotiation of major contracts, subcontracts, and supply agreements, as needed
• Provide advice and legal interpretation of contract terms and conditions, and identify risk and potential liability, consulting with outside counsel and consultant subject matter experts as needed
• Advise on the implication of relevant legislative and regulatory developments as well as any acquisition, supply-chain, and cybersecurity issues
• Review all types of Government Contract awards and prime contractor awards, including: analyzing and evaluating terms and funding, reviewing for compliance with bid, negotiating provisions, mitigating risk
• Administer resultant contracts and monitor contract performance through the life of the contract; contract maintenance and compliance to terms
• Bring contracting expertise when representing ITA to major customers
• Makes recommendations to management to execute contractual documents such as modifications, Memorandum of Agreements, Administrative Change Letters, and Letters of Technical Reviews such as contractual documents to identify scope and clause changes, funding or contract value changes, and provides input to support any risk associated with acceptance of proposed modifications and contractual actions.
• Develops and works with internal customers to create and process notification letters to customers involving scope changes, limitation of cost and funds, operational issues, requests for modifications/adjustments, and work with finance on backlog reports, funding reports, performance metrics, etc.
• Submits contracts and subcontracts reports and deliverable requirements to the customer when necessary
• Complete contract close-out activities
• Prepare/review RFP/Request for Quotes (RFQs) and subcontracts to subcontractors and suppliers, which may include: analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, mitigating risk, selecting and/or recommending subcontractors, and writing award documents
• Monitor subcontractor performance and funding; negotiate and coordinate subcontract modifications; complete subcontract close-out activities, as required
• Responsible for adhering to the procurement system, and its integrity, including internal personnel involved in acquisition processes
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with contracting officers of the US government, prime contractors, the Defense Contract Management Agency and other related organizations
• Ensure that risks are assessed on potential projects, managed during contract execution and reported

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, business or accounting
• 5+ years of experience in federal and commercial international contracting and subcontracting
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing and procurement, particularly with respect to compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
• Proven capability to write and/or rewrite contractual language, and recommend alternate contractual language.
• Proven capability to interface effectively with internal stakeholders and develop strong relationships with external customers
• Expertise with applicable S. Government acquisition regulations; knowledge of the US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the DFARS is required
• Knowledge of all contract types including CPFF (Completion, LOE), FFP, FPAF, T&M, LH, IDIQ, BPA and BOA's
• Knowledge of purchasing/procurement systems and requirements, especially in a government contracting environment
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a professional level staff
• Strong and proven effective leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, preferably in finance, business or accounting
• Experience with working in a Contracting Purchasing System Review (CPSR) type of environment
• DAWIA Level III, CFCM, CPCM, ICCM-D or similar certification desirable
• Working knowledge of Costpoint
• Knowledge of International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Knowledge of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract vehicles

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

ITA international is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.