Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Contracts Manager in Virginia Beach, VA. This is an on-site opportunity at our Corporate Headquarters with some flexibility.

Job Description:

• Responsible for cradle to grave contract administration of Federal Government contracts, Commercial contracts, Product Based Contracts and OTAs and other Non-FAR based contracts.
• Participates in proposal preparation, to include review of request for proposal (RFP) requirements, pricing strategies and full cost volume.
• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements.
• Monitors contract performance for conformance to original proposals, compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications and Government regulations.
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, and contract closeout.
• Coordinates with corporate and line departments and customer representatives on a routine basis.
• Ability to organize and compile data for reporting and analytical purposes.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, and minimum of 8 years of prior experience in Federal Government Contracting. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of equivalent related experience is required in in Federal Government Contracting.
• Must have experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFP) type contracts.
• Must have experience with Subcontract Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosures and Reseller Agreements.
• Must have knowledge of FAR/DFARS and how it pertains to contracts.
• Must be able to identify risks and issues to Senior Management; suggests alternatives or process improvements.
• Must be able to analyze trends and interprets contract data.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of GSA Schedules, RFQs, RFPs, Delivery Orders, Modifications, Cost/Price analysis, and related negotiation memorandums.
• Must have a strong knowledge and use of all Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically Excel skills.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have an excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills; must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently, meet deadlines and make timely and sound decisions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Product Contracts and Product Pricing Experience, preferred.
• Proposal Development and Pricing experience, preferred.
• MBA is preferred.
• GSA contract administration experience including but not limited to adding SINS, Price Reduction Clauses, Most Favorite Customer, Quantity Discounts and other related with GSA, preferred.
• Experience in using Deltek Costpoint software preferred, specifically in the CRM & Contracts Module, preferred.
• OTAs and other Non-FAR based Contracts and Pricing Experience, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• N/A.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel is anticipated for this position (less than 10%).

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and talk/hear.
• Require moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).