What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Manager position at System Studies & Simulation, Inc.?
S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. It provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to the U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.
S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.
S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations and staff for contract growth, and they are approaching 1000 employees. At S3, Inc., we're proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let's build something great together!
S3, Inc. is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Deputy Assistant of the Army for Defense Exports & Cooperation (DASA-DEC), in Arlington, VA.
Military experience is a plus. This is not a teleworking position.
This position is contingent on the award of a contract.
Job Description:
The Contract Manager will oversee contract administration and execution under the DASA-DEC (Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation) Consolidated Security Cooperation Requirements Contract. This role requires expertise in Foreign Military Sales (FMS), international acquisition programs, and U.S. government procurement regulations. The Contract Manager will ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) while supporting U.S. Army security cooperation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, and deliverables under the DASA-DEC Security Cooperation framework.
- Support Foreign Military Sales cases, including drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts related to international defense sales.
- Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), and SAMM guidelines.
- Collaborate with U.S. government agencies, defense contractors, and foreign partner nations to facilitate security cooperation initiatives.
- Support the development of contract modifications, proposals, and pricing agreements for new and ongoing security cooperation programs.
- Identify and mitigate contract-related risks, ensuring financial and legal compliance.
- Maintain records, draft reports, and provide updates to DASA-DEC leadership, contracting officers, and program managers.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Contracts or Contract Management with at least four (4) years' experience.
- Experience working with the U.S. Army, DASA-DEC, or DoD FMS programs.
- Must know about LOA (Letter of Offer and Acceptance), processes, and international acquisition strategies.
- Must have a strong familiarity with GFEBS, DSAMS, and SC-TMS systems.
- Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, SAMM, and U.S. export controls.
Systems Studies and Simulation, 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, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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