About the Company:

At Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), we empower global defense and government agencies with cutting-edge technology solutions in the areas of border control and force protection/counter-UAS systems, ensuring mission success through relentless innovation, affordability, and unwavering commitment to quality. We have core competencies in border control and force protection/counter-UAS systems and sell to the DoD and CBP within the US government and to allied countries, through the DOD managed FMS program.

About the Role:

ATSC is seeking a Director of Contracts to serve as ASTC’s senior level contracts representative, with the primary duty to provide contractual leadership and direction to management. This includes interaction with government and prime contractor personnel, support of proposal activity including submission, review and interpretation of contract awards, and assistance in the resolution of contractual issues that arise with the various PCOs. The person filling this position will provide FAR/DFARS insight and expert advice and assist with contract administration from award to closeout.

Essential Functions

• Leads the Contracts function and serves as the subject matter expert for the company on all contractual matters.
• Supervises all activities associated with contracts from the proposal phase through contract close, including leading contract discussions and negotiations; drafting and reviewing terms and conditions; communicating contract requirements to operations teams; managing contract changes; and monitoring contract performance.
• Negotiates the company’s standard nondisclosure, teaming, consulting, subcontract, bailment and license agreements, and statements of work.
• Analyze RFP's, solicitations, and contracts terms and conditions as required.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations, corporate policies, and best practices.
• Administers subcontracts.
• Develops, manages, and leads a team of Contracts professionals by providing learning opportunities, feedback and training, recommends awards, promotions or disciplinary actions as appropriate and also interviews and selects candidates for the SBU Contracts organization.
• Supervises and reviews the work of Contracts Managers and Administrators to ensure completeness and accuracy and to limit risk to the greatest possible extent.
• Assist/oversee projects in deadline-driven, high-intensity environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 6 years of experience as a government Contracts Manager.
• Must be US citizen eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Current security clearance is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven work experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.
• Familiarity with accounting processes as they pertain to the Contracts function.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Experience managing GSA Schedules, GWACs, and MACs.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales is a plus.
• Physical Demands & Work Environment:Work is typically performed in an office setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, bend, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must have the ability to lift 15-25 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

ATSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

ATSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.