Sr. Contracts Manager

Job Overview

Job Title: Sr. Contracts Manager
Job Location: Tampa, FL


Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Sr. Contracts Manager to support onsite in Tampa, FL. This position requires knowledge and experience in executing contracts from negotiations, cradle-to-grave contract and subcontract management, and the application of government contracting methods and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Air Force Acquisition Regulations (AFARS), and other agency supplements. The role requires strong business acumen, the ability to manage multiple contracts and subcontracts, and support proposals in accordance with company policies and customer requirements. This is a non-supervisory position.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Negotiate the Company's contracts and subcontracts, participating in all aspects of the procurement process for services and products in support of business development, negotiation, and administration of contracts and subcontracts for government and commercial programs.
• Manage and actively participate in the overall contractual support (drafting, issuing, negotiating, and interpreting) of a wide range of contractual documents and agreements (prime contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and commercial agreements).
• Provide proposal support by reviewing solicitations, identifying risks, and offering proposal support regarding the contractual aspects of the solicitations.
• Research and interpret government regulations as they apply to the Company's contracts, advising project managers and other company personnel on contractual obligations, risks, and compliance matters.
• Support project accounting functions regarding maintenance of contract and subcontractor files.
• Support ISO 9001/20000/27000 and CMMI annual requirements as needed.
• Prepare and submit deliverables to contracting offices, customers, and vendor partners as necessary and appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contracting office personnel and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects as required, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance for future requirements.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of US Federal Government contract management experience including three (3) plus of subcontract management.
• Thorough general functional knowledge across a wide range of sub-disciplines within the individual's specialty area(s) e.g. prime contracts, subcontracts, risk management, contract terms and conditions, contracts management and administration, negotiations, and understanding and utilization of best practices to include source selection and justification
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and other individual agency acquisition regulations.
• Experience with General Services Administration (GSA) and GSA tools such as GSA ASSIST.
• Strong teamwork skills and experience in building strong, positive, and collaborative working relationships with both Government contracting personnel and company program management personnel.
• Strong communications skills (written and oral).
• Self-driven, motivated, and results-oriented. Must be able to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced team environment.
• Be a "team player."
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for developing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Knowledge of monthly, quarterly, and annual contract reporting deliverables (ex. Small Business reporting).
• Ability to prioritize requirements and meet deadlines.

Desired Qualification

• A Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification or MBA or MS, Contracts is desired.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a business field or related is required.

Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad-- whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.


To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text 'tracejobs' to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.