What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Contracts position at Oceaneering?
Position Summary
As a Manager, Contracts, you will lead a small team of contract professionals while overseeing proposals, contracts, and agreements within one or more of OTECH’s business portfolios. This role resides within the Contracts Department and reports directly to the Director of Contracts.
Key responsibilities include :
Team Leadership : Inspire, mentor, and manage a small team to drive successful outcomes across various proposals, contracts and agreements, primarily in support of U.S. Government requirements. You'll provide contractual guidance and keep key stakeholders informed, fostering strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
Proposal Support : Work closely with your team and colleagues in other departments to make informed decisions on pursuits, shape contract strategies for new opportunities and prepare proposals (both competitive and sole-source). Strategize and plan for negotiations in concert with the team.
Contract Administration : Coordinate with direct reports to advise colleagues on OTECH’s contractual rights and obligations, as well as those of the customer, to enable the team to make fully informed decisions about contract execution.Ensure contracts are actively administered including managing constructive changes, submitting requests for equitable adjustments and ensuring all obligations are met by the parties.
Writing & Negotiating Contractual Documentation : Draft, review, analyze, revise, negotiate, summarize, and brief various types of contractual documentation including contractual correspondence. solicitations, contracts, Statements of Work, terms and conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Other Transaction Agreements and other documentation necessary to achieve desired contractual outcomes.
Ensure Compliance & Scalability of Processes : Provide expertise and actionable feedback to matters such as improving processes to support the business’ growth, ensuring compliance with regulations such as Truthful Cost or Pricing Data and protecting the company’s intellectual property and data rights. Identifying contractual risks and proposing mitigations.
Training & Development : Foster continuous learning within the Contracts Department by developing training modules and guiding your team to stay engaged and deliver impactful results.Providing training modules to other functional departments as requested.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL / REQUIRED :
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college / university.
8 years of progressively responsible contracting experience.
2 year of experience mentoring and managing team members.
Expertise contracting with the U.S. Government as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor and under a variety of contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, etc.) and for both supplies and services.
Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and administering a wide variety of contracts and agreements with emphasis on FAR Part 15 contracts and cost-reimbursable contracts.
In-depth knowledge of the FAR system, government regulations, and commercial contracting principles (e.g., UCC Article 2, common law, etc.)
Proven expertise in complying with Truthful Cost and Pricing Data requirements, protecting intellectual property, and managing constructive changes.
Extensive experience in drafting, revising, and negotiating commercial and government contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and industry standards, while also balancing management's strategic goals with the customer's desired outcomes.
Professional competencies including strong ability to synthesize and analyze complex information and communicate it clearly and succinctly; problem solving, writing skills; relationships, collaboration, team building, sound judgement, exercise of diplomacy, creative thinking and a solution-oriented mindset, and efficient time management and prioritization and proactive big picture thinking.
Demonstrated professional competencies including : the ability to analyze and synthesize complex information and communicate clearly and concisely; strong writing skills, problem solving, collaboration, and team-building capabilities; sound judgment and diplomacy, and a solution-oriented mindset. Manages time efficiently and prioritizes tasks while maintaining a proactive, big-picture perspective.
Working knowledge of FAR Part 12 commercial products / services, EVMS, CAS, ITAR and other export regulations.
U.S. Citizenship.
Ability and willingness to obtain and / or maintain Top Secret security clearance.
DESIRED :
Masters in business administration, Juris Doctor or applicable advanced degree.
Experience contracting with the Department of Defense and a working knowledge of the DFARS.
Active Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) (or similar).
Degree, certificate or comparable Continuous Professional Education (CPE) in acquisition or contract management.
Active engagement with NCMA and / or industry associations.
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