Director of Contracts Administration and Proposals

Overview Our consultants are recruiting nationally for a full-time, staff Director of Contracts Administration and Proposals for future opportunity with American Ordnance located in Kingsport, TN. Please note: Their ability to offer this job is contingent on a contract award. Responsibilities Manage and direct contract negotiations, administration of cost reimbursement and fixed price contracts, proposal preparation, fact-finding, contract closeout and other related activities. Manage negotiations with the customer for contract terms and conditions and ongoing monitoring of contract performance and for negotiating Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) with guidance from General Counsel. Identify risks in proposals and contract terms and conditions and negotiate with appropriate functional organizations to mitigate risks. Ensure company compliance with government acquisition regulations including FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, BATFE and TINA. Develop, maintain and monitor procedures for Contract Administration to ensure consistency across the organization. Manage and mentor a team of contract and proposal professionals. Skills and Capabilities Excellent ability to negotiate and manage cost reimbursement, fixed price, and flexibly priced contracts. Strong investigative skills to read and interpret legal documents, financial reports, and technical instructions and diagrams. Experience working with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, BATFE, FCPA and other government acquisition regulations. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree, JD or Master’s Degree a plus Minimum 10 – 15 years Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain same, and Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) a plus Great attitude and team player. Successful completion of background screening process. Benefits Staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members! Physical and Mental Demands Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery). Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.). Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist). Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction). Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds. Walking. Repetitive motion of any part of the body. Kneeling, crouching or crawling. Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion). Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers). Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure). Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.). Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc.). Hearing. Talking. Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time. Ability to read complex documents in the English language. Capacity to reason and make sound decisions. Ability to write complex documents in the English language. Capacity to express thoughts orally. Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment. Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the Company’s office or worksite. Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.). To Apply - Please forward resume along with compensation requirements to Amanda Sonus at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Pailin Group Psc