Contracts Manager

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Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid)

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Position Description:

We are seeking a Contracts Manager who will oversee the Contractual obligations of the organization.  The position ensures that the organization is in compliance with all contractual agreements and the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies. The Contracts Manager provides guidance for the Executive Management team on matters relating to contracts and compliance.  This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  They will work as a team player and part of the Finance Contracts and Administration Department (FCA).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, redlines and manages all contract vehicles between the organization and client agencies, vendors and business partners. Negotiates contractual elements to protect and support the organization against financial and operational risk.
• Reviews all proposals and bids to ensure the most beneficial terms and conditions are captured. Participates, as necessary, in meetings to provide internal and external customer with current status and to ensure understanding of contractual commitments and/or issues.
• Meets with Contracting Officers/Contracting Officer Representatives on a routine basis, ensuring the organization is in compliance with all contracts and ensuring a mutually beneficial working relationship.
• Leads New Contract Internal Kick Off
• Oversees Contract Administration to included project set-up, workforce set-up, maintenance of contract awards documents, modifications, partner agreements and subcontract management; contract administration module in Deltek CostPoint
• Systems administrator for all contracts systems
• Assist in management of contract repository, ensuring consistency and best practices are followed
• Ensure contracting policies, processes and practices are current and in alignment with industry best practices and LCG standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing contract guidance to other business units.
• Mentor Contract Administrators and other team members on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced Degree Preferred
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a position with hands-on management and review of contracts and management of compliance programs.
• Strong familiarity with Government Regulators such as SBA, DCAA, GSA, NITAAC, HHS, etc.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Teaming Agreements (TA), Master Services Agreements (MSA), and corporate compliance regulations and submission required.
• Highly skilled in the art of communication, analysis, negotiations, evaluation and presentations, including respectful and professional behavior demonstrated at all times.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to effectively resolve issues.
• Proven sound judgment, work ethic, and professional integrity with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive team relationships.