Contract Manager Professional

Job Overview:

VectorCSP is seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for negotiating and administering contracts, task orders, and subsequent amendments consistent with client requirements, government regulations, and procurement policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviews solicitation requests and proposal volumes to proactively identify and mitigate risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Collaborates with business development and proposal teams to support the preparation and submission of proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, contracts, and subcontracts from proposal stage to project close-out ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Administers a portfolio of contracts through negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery.
• Analyzes contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Manages various contract types, including Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Time-and-Materials (T&M), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
• Analyzes financial implications of different contract types and provides recommendations.
• Ensures that all contracts adhere to company risk management policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all contract documents and correspondence.
• Conducts compliance reviews to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
• Enters and maintains accurate contract financial data in both the organization's ERP as well as government systems.
• Ensures timely and accurate updates of financial information and contract modifications.
• Addresses and resolves contract disputes, claims, and issues with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provides guidance and support in the resolution of contractual and performance-related disputes.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides training and guidance to project managers and other staff on contract management processes and best practices.
• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in government contracting.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements in contract management practices and procedures.
• Implements enhancements to streamline contract administration and improve efficiency.
• Maintains heightened knowledge of relevant industry and changing contractual procedures and practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contracts administration and proposal activities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, DFARS, and applicable Agency Supplements.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to independently correspond verbally and in writing to company and customer leadership.
• Able to think and operate strategically and tactically and to operate in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to operate in a professional office environment.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or Unanet would be a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally for multiple days.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, Dental, 401K, PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement to those who qualify.