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Systalex is seeking a Contracts Manager to manage and administer its federal contracts and subcontracts.
Systalex offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits including paid time off, medical and life insurance, 401(k), education assistance and more.
Employee Location:
Within the Maryland, Virginia, DC Region
Responsibilities:
Performs contract administration for all prime contracts and subcontracts.
Liaison with government contracting officers, subcontractors, teaming partners and other companies with whom Systalex engages.
Ensures compliance with all contractual terms and conditions.
Drafts and/or reviews contracts, subcontracts and teaming type agreements as needed.
Works closely with senior management to assess contract and subcontract performance against funding and budget goals.
Prepares funding and other modifications to existing contracts and subcontracts.
Identifies risks and issues related to contract performance.
Reports to executive management on all matters related to Contracts.
Ensures policies and procedures governing contract administration are compliant with federal procurement regulations and reflect best practices.
Skills and Experience:
Desired Skills:
Hands-on experience in all aspects of the Contracts Administration function for a federal contractor.
Knowledge of the FAR – the federal regulations governing government contracts and federal procurement.
In-depth knowledge of federal government contract types – T&M, FFP and Cost-plus.
Familiarity with GSA contract vehicles.
Excellent writing skills – the ability to write and/or edit and review contracts and subcontracts, draft letters, respond to inquiries and issues related to the company’s contracts and subcontracts.
Excellent verbal skills to negotiate contract pricing, terms and conditions and other contractual matters.
Ability to identify, assess and communicate with executive management on contract risks and issues.
Ability to work autonomously in a small and growing business.
Ability to lead meetings and video conference calls related to contract functions and issues.
Assess performance against budgets, billing rates, and contract revenue recognition.
Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and similar tools.
Familiarity with the Deltek (Costpoint) suite of federal procurement software tools.
Experience:
At least 8 years of related experience required – 3 years of which must be at the managerial level.
Must have worked for a federal government contractor and have extensive knowledge of the unique requirements governing federal procurement.
BA/BS preferred but extensive applicable experience will be considered in lieu of a four-year degree.
US Citizen.
Applicant selected for this position may be subject to a government or other background check (Public Trust Level) and must meet eligibility requirements..
CPCM credentials preferred.