Associate Director Contracts
Job Description:
Were looking for a full time Contracts Associate Director with 10
years of Department of Defense contracts experience, to lead and manage a small team of Contracts professionals and direct all aspects of contract management activities for the business, including proposal support and negotiation, post- award administration, change management, and closeout.
This position is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days/week of in office support at our Cambridge, MA office.
The Associate Director of Contracts provides leadership and direction to members of the Navy Strategic Contracts team and guidance to the cross-functional Program Team in our matrixed organization and is a leader within the Contracts organization.
Responsibilities include ensuring compliance to our Corporate Policies and Procedures, assessing and enhancing the health of our customer partnerships, implementing strategic initiatives in support of corporate goals and program imperatives, and monitoring performance and risk across a critical portfolio of Contracts.
The Associate Director of Contracts works closely with Programs, Finance, Subcontracts, and Legal to maintain and improve our cross-functional business management processes that include all aspects of contract administration and life cycle management.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEProvide guidance, support and mentorship to a small contracts staff in the areas of solicitation review, proposal development, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management and contract closeoutManage team performance for timely compliance with regulations, corporate policy, procedure and internal directivesManage contracts of high complexity across multiple contract typesSupport Program Office with proposal development in compliance with solicitation requirements, internal policy and regulations Interpret contract requirements, assess risk and propose mitigationsNegotiate contracts including terms associated with prime contracts and business to business agreementsAdvise on complex change managementIdentify areas for process improvement, propose alternatives and implement updatesDevelops and applies solutions to complex problems which require the regular use a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
Building and maintaining highly effective working relationships with internal customers and external US Government personnelGuide & mentor direct reports in the proper application of contract management principles including FAR & DFAR interpretation, TINA Requirements, and cost principles.
Develop and implement effective training plans and foster an environment of continuous learning.
Foster a culture of compliance, transparency and continuous improvement of process and team culture.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 10
years of Department of Defense contracts experience across the acquisition phases with critical understanding of research and development, systems integration, and sustainment contracts 5
years of prior leadership experience for direct reportsDeep understanding and ability to demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including intellectual property rules.
Ability to development and execute negotiation strategiesExceptional writing skills and the ability to produce accurate work products under pressureDeep understanding of full life-cycle contract management of all contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPI, T&M, etc.
) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)Experience establishing and refining management approachesThe ability to produce quality risk analysis, business cases, presentations and craft contract language.
Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customersFamiliarity with Financial terms and metricsExperience working within a matrixed organization and maintaining an approved Contractor Purchasing System with shared accountabilities for policies and proceduresThe desire to make a difference, be impactful and lead from the front Strong Computer SkillsDoD SECRET ClearanceBA/BS requiredMust have the ability to obtain a TS security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with Earned Value Management Systems MBA, Juris Doctor or other advanced degree U.
S.
DoD Top Secret clearance Professional Certifications (e.
g.
CFCM, CPCM, etc) Experience leading process change and transformation initiatives across a wide variety of stakeholders Familiarity with Production Programs
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 10
years of Department of Defense contracts experience across the acquisition phases with critical understanding of research and development, systems integration, and sustainment contracts 5
years of prior leadership experience for direct reportsDeep understanding and ability to demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including intellectual property rules.
Ability to development and execute negotiation strategiesExceptional writing skills and the ability to produce accurate work products under pressureDeep understanding of full life-cycle contract management of all contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPI, T&M, etc.
) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)Experience establishing and refining management approachesThe ability to produce quality risk analysis, business cases, presentations and craft contract language.
Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customersFamiliarity with Financial terms and metricsExperience working within a matrixed organization and maintaining an approved Contractor Purchasing System with shared accountabilities for policies and proceduresThe desire to make a difference, be impactful and lead from the front Strong Computer SkillsDoD SECRET ClearanceBA/BS requiredMust have the ability to obtain a TS security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with Earned Value Management Systems MBA, Juris Doctor or other advanced degree U.
S.
DoD Top Secret clearance Professional Certifications (e.
g.
CFCM, CPCM, etc) Experience leading process change and transformation initiatives across a wide variety of stakeholders Familiarity with Production Programs Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Were looking for a full time Contracts Associate Director with 10
years of Department of Defense contracts experience, to lead and manage a small team of Contracts professionals and direct all aspects of contract management activities for the business, including proposal support and negotiation, post- award administration, change management, and closeout.
Salary Type :
Annual SalarySalary Min :
$ 180000Salary Max :
$ 190000Currency Type :
USDSalary:
$180,000 - $190,000Location:
Cambridge, MassachusettsPosted:
March 18th 2024Minimum Degree:
MasterRelocation Assistance:
Available.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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