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Contracts Manager - "W-TRS" Orlando, Florida
V2X is a leader in building smart solutions that integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. With over 120 years of mission support experience, we enhance security, streamline logistics, and improve readiness. Our $ company employs 16,000 people globally, working alongside clients to tackle complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
The Contract Manager (CM) position requires a keen collaborator with solid interpersonal and communication skills paired with deep contracting knowledge, proven negotiation techniques and a strong ability to advise program leaders on business-objective decision making and independently representing contracts as part of the program and or pursuit integrated product teams (IPTs).
Overview :
- This position is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract management for assigned programs.
- The CM addresses contractual performance, interprets contractual requirements, evaluates, and provides advice on risk while proposing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- The CM Is the initial point of contact for all contractual communications with the customer, Government agencies, , DCMA, DCAA, and is authorized to obligate the company for matters associated with any assigned contract(s).
- The position manages and administers contracts, task orders, modifications and contractual requirements in accordance with Statements of Work, FAR / DFAR regulations and company policies.
- The CM also collaborates with Business Capture to participate in front-end strategic assessment of business pursuits to include establishment of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Subcontracting Agreements (V2X as a subcontractor), solicitation analysis, proposal preparation support, color-team reviews, and proposal submittal, in accordance with company policies, procedures, legal requirements and customer instructions / specifications.
- An ideal candidate with optimal experience and skills shall demonstrate experience successfully managing a large, highly complex contracting portfolio with individual contracts valued at greater than $50M and consisting of multiple contract types – FFP, FPLOE, CPIF, Cost-Reimbursable, T&M, CPFF and Award Fee.
- Identifies and resolves complex issues, exercising ethical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.
- Leads and participates in making decisions related to Contracts and Business Management.
- May manage and administer multiple major contracts / task orders / change orders.
Responsibilities
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance and eight years' experience working with Government Contracts OR Master's Degree and four years’ experience.Ability to travel to project locations (up to 20%).
Required Skills
Experience with Government acquisition and related regulations, FAR, DFARSMust possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Must possess ability to quickly learn and fluently use unique V2X Management Information Systems designed to support daily office activitiesMust have the ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork and trustMust be capable of multitasking and handling several assignments concurrentlyMust possess excellent time management and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize daily actions and handle high volume contracts taskingCapable of resolving contractual issues and formulating recommendations / solutionsWorking knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and DoD FAR SupplementAbility to meet with and work with senior and middle management personnel
Desired Skills :
Experience with competitive pursuitsExperience with Government ITAR / EARExperience with legal principles of contract managementAbility to identify risk and understand financial implications; strong analytical backgroundExperience with contract close-out of both Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable Contracts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
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Benefits include the following :
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values : Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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