What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Contracts position at KODA Technologies Inc.?
Vice President of Contracts
Company Overview:
KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and a Best Place for Working Parents®. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.
Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.
The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at www.kodatech.com.
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies Inc. (KODA) is seeking a Vice President of Contracts to manage the company's contracts and procurement functions and assist with proposals. KODA will consider a part-time or full-time position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight of daily contract management
- Maintain compliance with all federal programs related to government contracting (FAR, SAM, CPAR, etc) and legal requirements
- Responsible for all reporting requirements necessitated by government contracts
- Drive best practices in all aspects of contracting processes, procurement functions, and management from proposal stage to contract close-out
- Act as Subject Matter Expert on Government contracts and subcontracts to include negotiations, subcontracting, purchasing systems, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, consultant agreements, proposal preparation, general contract language, contract requirements, and other contract-related functions
- Responsible for Master Subcontracting plans, Small Business policies, Contract policies, and Procurement policies
- Demonstrated experience with purchasing system implementation and successful CPSR reviews
- Lead a team of contracts specialists
- Work closely with other leadership at KODA to assess risks, drive solutions/improvements, and continue reputation of integrity and responsiveness
- Strong leadership skills and strong effective communication skills
- Develop, foster, and maintain customer relationships with Contracting Officers and customer management
- Interface with Executive Leadership on complex contractual issues
- Provide strategic guidance on complex proposals
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years in contracts in the government contracting industry
- Experience with GSA schedules and competitive acquisitions
- In-depth knowledge of government (FAR/DFAR) contracting: Fixed price, Time & Material, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Award Fee, Level of Effort, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts
- Contracts Management certification preferred
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
- Some experience with other contract management tools
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast-paced growing organization
- Attention to detail and organization
Clearance and Other Requirements:
- Must hold a current DoD Top Secret Clearance (Secret Clearance will be considered, but applicant must be able to get a Top-Secret Clearance)
KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
