Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Contracts and Export Compliance Manager

Department : Administration

Reports to : CEO

Location : Bremerton

FSLA Status : Exempt

Pay : $85k-$105k DOE

JOB SUMMARY :

The Contracts and Export Compliance Manager is responsible for preparing, negotiating and managing business contracts for SAFE Boats and will act as the Company’s Primary Export Control Administrator. Responsibilities include reviews of contract requirements, FAR / DFARS provisions, and administration of all contractual agreements in close coordination with internal Senior Management, Legal Counsel, Program Management, teammates / subcontractors, and customers. This position requires specific knowledge and experience with U.S. Government contracts as well as a broad range of domestic and international commercial and government contracts. As a member of a rapidly growing organization, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for directly handling task-level assignments with the initiative and knowledge necessary to accomplish tasks with minimal coaching or supervision. The Contracts Manager is expected to uphold the company’s core values and demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

BENEFITS :

100% EMPLOYEE -OWNED COMPANY

FRI / SAT / SUN OFF (FOUR TEN HOUR DAY SHIFTS)

ALL TOOLS & PPE PROVIDED

COMPANY PAID HEALTHCARE

8 PAID HOLIDAY’S PER YEAR

Administers the company’s contracts with U.S. Government, commercial and international customers, partners, and subcontractors

• Serves as primary business liaison with external client contracting officers and other contracting officials on contractual and business administrative matters
• Reviews contractual documents and negotiates terms and conditions
• Analyzes contractual requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures
• Supports Bid and Proposal teams by providing contract analysis and review of RFQ / RFPs and other competitive contract offers
• Reviews solicitations, proposals, bids, and contract modifications; analyzes solicitation requirements, terms and conditions, payment terms; identifies risks and mitigation strategies
• Maintains records for correspondence and documentation in relation to all active and closed contracts and agreements
• Works with customers, functional counterparts, and business stakeholders to resolve contractual issues
• Completes customer-requested representations and certifications
• Communicates and presents information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters
• Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams
• Works closely with executive leadership, project managers and with staff in Accounting, Business Development, and Human Resources
• Negotiates, monitors and manages complex government, commercial and international contracts, subcontracts and consulting agreements, including drafting and negotiating terms and conditions, teaming and non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents and business correspondence as required
• Reviews and approves all department templates for subcontracts, consultant agreements, teaming and confidentiality agreements and contract related procurements
• Reviews and recommends approval for all negotiated deviations from standard contract language
• Ensures contractual compliance, identification and protection of intellectual property rights
• Provides advice to senior staff on these and other business management issues
• Ensures regulatory and contractual reporting requirements are met, including small business subcontracting reports, and GSA schedule industrial funding fee reports
• Supports management team on bid strategies
• Participates in contract negotiations, including fees and terms as directed by the CEO
• Export Compliance

Works with the Export Control Officer and Empowered Official to implement and manage the company’s Export Control program (ECP)

• Prepares license applications and other requests for approval from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, or other U.S. government entities
• Responds to internal inquiries about prospective transactions or the ECP
• Determines the proper export control jurisdiction and classification for all commodities, software, technical information, and defense services, and maintains the classifications in the designated system of record
• Ensures all defense articles to be temporarily imported are properly classified
• Ensures transaction screening is performed
• Coordinates with CFO to support periodic audits of Export Compliance Program
• Verifies that proper export clearance procedures are carried out
• Conducts or arranges training for personnel involved in exports and other activities subject to the ITAR, EAR, FTR, other related U.S. regulations, or the ECP
• Escalates issues to the ECO / EO and others, as appropriate
• Assists the ECO / EO in the investigation or review of suspected violations
• Monitors the Federal Register for changes to the ITAR, EAR, FTR, OFAC sanctions programs, and other related U.S. regulations, including changes to the USML and CCL, and notifies the ECO / EO as needed
• Monitors the DDTC and BIS websites and other published sources for announcements, directives, policy changes, and other developments relevant to the ITAR, EAR, FTR, or other related U.S. regulations that may impact the ECP or SAFE Boats, and notifies the ECO / EO as needed.

Skills and Experience :

• 5 years of contract management experience, including a full range of commercial and U.S. Government contract and subcontract types
• 5 years of experience with U.S. export control laws, including EAR, ITAR, OFAC, etc.
• Experience working with U.S. Government agencies, such as DoD, DOS and / or DHS
• Must have strong background and knowledge of the FAR and other associated supplemental contracting regulations (e.g., DFARS, DOSAR, HSAR, etc.), required
• Supervisory experience- performance management, disciplinary action, coaching and training
• Excellent communication and writing skills with both internal and external customers
• Thorough knowledge of all appropriate ethical standards regarding contracting actions
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions
• Must have the ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turnaround time, and work independently, as well as part of a team
• Highly motivated and detail oriented with the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems and create trusting relationships with both internal and external clients
• Must have experience in solicitation analysis, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and issue resolution
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong work ethic and social compatibility necessary
• Experience preparing and presenting information to a wide variety of “customers”- internal and external

E ducation :

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or related field required

Physical Requirements :

• Position requires use of computer, telephones and other office equipment, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Ability to sit and / or stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Ability to travel (Including Internationally)

All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and E-Verify, according to federal law. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

SAFE Boats International, LLC is and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, a Member of Drug Free Business and an E-Verify participant. SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000