Contracts Manager

This position will be responsible for all aspects of government and commercial contract management and administration (Client Facing), including ensuring compliance with all contract terms and conditions, FARS and DFARS, and internal policies and procedures during project execution related to Prime Contract administration/management. The Contracts Manager will work directly with Management, and especially Program Managers in the administration and management of Prime Contracts. The Contracts Manager is involved with upgrading the role that Contracts plays for a federal contractor in a rapidly changing national market.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
The Contracts Manager should drive and monitor compliance with the Prime Contract, Client notifications, etc.
During the first 30 days meet all Program and Project Managers to evaluate their contract needs.
Within 60 days identify the key issues needing resolution and define underlying problems.
Within 60 days improve our contracts processes and tracking system to address the status of critical events and open action items.
Within 90 days, jointly develop a plan of action with Program Managers for Construction, Environmental, Munitions and Professional Services and IT divisions, including appropriate alternatives.
Within 120 days prepare a strategic plan outlining the needs of the department to meet the company’s long-term growth objectives. Be prepared to present strategic plan to the executive committee.
Within 180 days conduct a comprehensive operational review of on-going department activities including processes, systems, methods, and procedures. Develop and implement tactical programs to improve effectiveness in contract kick-off, implementation, execution, invoicing and close out.
Within 12 months create Standard Operating Procedures for Contract Management
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all client facing commercial and government contracts in accordance with company policies, specifications, good business practices and legal requirements
Review request for proposal contract terms and risks and develops proactive mitigation strategies for proposal submittals
Provide advice to management on contract matters that may have significant adverse legal implications and provide guidance on risk mitigation and dispute resolution proactively to reduce impact on the organization
Maintain systems and file documentation required to manage compliance with all prime contracts and trac