Contract Manager - Remote - 3/4 Time

Who We Are

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider for innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support. We have projects across the DoD, Industry, and Academia. We operate in secure public clouds, on- premises clouds, and hybrid clouds. We provide you with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal:

"Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible".

Who We Need

Sabel Systems is seeking a Contracts Manager to work on program controls and proposal pricing functions for assigned contracts. This position is a 3/4 Time, fully remote position.

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Support responses to Requests For Information (RFI), to include identifying contractual risk and preparing response content to mitigate those risks.
• Prepare, redline, negotiate, and finalize NDAs and TAs consistent with company policies.
• Support Request for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q), to include reviewing the RFP/Q to provide guidance to the business on the FAR, DFAR, or other clause impacts, identifying any contractual risks, and writing questions or assumption to clarify those risks.
• Review proposal documents for compliance with Solicitation Instructions, complete Representations and Certifications, and inclusions of contractual risk mitigation language. Inform leadership of any contractual concerns in the proposal and provide recommendations for revisions.
• Manage relationship with the Customer (Federal) Contracting Officer / Subcontract Administrator to resolve proposal or contract questions and discuss contract modifications.
• Provide support to develop, review, redline, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and modifications, consistent with company policies.
• Complete negotiations of complex and/or non-standard contracts and agreements.
• Ability to research contract regulations, terms, and conditions, in particular the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or policy to provide compliant guidance to the business team.
• Independently conduct reviews of complex contract actions in all phases of the contract life cycle - develop and implement tactical action plans to address risks and opportunities.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data and integrate into meaningful market procurement trends, reports and recommendations, with strong attention to detail.
• Responsible for compliance and accuracy of the contract's administration within assigned portfolio. Ensure the timely reporting of contract data entry into various systems, monitor data updates, resolve discrepancies related to contract documents, and ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate and build working relationships with others enabling areas to address complex contracts administration and proposal challenges.
• Develop skillset and knowledge to serve as a domain expert on selected areas related to federal contracts and acquisition.
• Serve as the group SME for a selected acquisition/Contracting Topics and actively share lessons learned to facilitate knowledge sharing within team and larger organization.
• Act as an advisor to business leaders on contractual matters in assigned portfolio and is in-tune with strategy and account objectives and priorities. Track and communicate the key issues and status of contracts portfolio relative to contract requirements.
• Monitor assigned contracts portfolios (to include pipeline and contract performance) to identify risk areas and opportunities to maximize revenue creation and retention.
• Manage individual workload to ensure the timely and compliant accomplishment of project deadlines and complete accurate internal and external client deliverables.
• Prepare the company for a Purchasing System audit if it were to come to play. Assure that business practices fall in line with what is needed to pass an audit.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

Required

• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple contract types (e.g. CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP/LOE, T&M, FFP) and solicitation types (e.g. FAR Parts 8, 15, and 16).
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Deep knowledge of Federal (FAR) Contracting regulations or policies, depending on account Contracting regulations.
• Experience working with either Federal government procurements, to include GSA Schedules, GWACS, and MA IDIQ procurements.
• Demonstrate Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teams in a demanding executive level work environment.
• Ability to travel 10%, on average.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Knowledge of the proposal process as it relates to federal business cycles and the preparation of Requests for Proposals
• Ability to research, interpret and analyze precedent decisions laws, and regulations according to the FAR, DFAR, and various GSA Schedules, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Service Contract Act of 1965 with minimal oversight
• Possesses highly developed time-management, task prioritization, problem-resolution, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under firm and quick turnaround deadlines
• Excellence written and verbal communication skills (must be able to craft original technical correspondence), exceptional word-processing skills, and proficiency with MS Excel to include formulas and pivot tables
• Capable of writing clear and comprehensive documents/reports based on business-related data derived from numerous sources
• Candidates must be able to multitask; effectively manage time and prioritize workload, and work under firm and quick turnaround deadlines
• Must have reliable internet service and dedicated workspace

Preferred

• Active enrollment/progression toward Contract Management Certification from a professional association such as NCMA or FAI (i.e., CFCM, CPCM, FAC-C)
• Ability to research, interpret and analyze precedent decisions laws, and regulations according to, but not limited to, the FAR, DFAR, and various GSA Schedules
• Experience with DOD contracts is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Education Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans

Employees must abide by Sabel System's government contracts and any federal, state, and local laws regarding COVID-19 vaccination and related requirements.