What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at SGI Global, LLC?
At SGI Global, we've built our company on the belief that our employees are our greatest asset. Our dedication and success matching talented individuals with experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and military operations to the right projects and teams has resulted in top satisfaction ratings from our partners and clients which has led directly to growing and diversifying our business.
We are looking for a Contracts Manager based in our Fairfax, VA office to add to our growing team. This position can also be remote.
The Contracts Manager provides full-lifecycle support for company contracts and contractual matters for SGI Global, and is responsible for hands-on, day-to-day accountability of the Government contract process including supporting bids and proposals using a variety of contract vehicles. The Contracts Manager position requires knowledge of contracting principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations and procedures.
Responsibilities can and will include, but not be limited to:
- The Contracts Manager will report directly to the SGI corporate team and will coordinate on contractual and pricing issues
- Serve as a customer interface for internal and external customers for contract matters
- Executes contracts/subcontracts compliance, teaming agreements, consultant agreements, NDA's, negotiations, and administration.
- Provides responses to cost/pricing bids, proposals and contract negotiations
- Develops, administers, tracks and analyzes contracts and communicates performance and contract compliance to executive leadership, government customers, subcontractors and primes
- Serve as primary point of contact for GSA/GWAC actions and inquiries
- Participates in pricing strategy discussions
- Actively supports, engages in and potentially leads Business Development, Capture and Proposal activities
- Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures
- Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines
- Audits existing contracts and oversees contract modifications
- Analyzes a contract's risk to the business
- Ensures that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation
- Coordinates with the finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues
- Ensures that contracts are in line with corporate goals and objectives
- Leads contract negotiations and manages all changes in and addendums to existing contracts
- Partner with Business Development to source and provide strategic input on government market assessment and contracting opportunities
- Conducts other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of experience in contract preparation and management preferred
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) designation preferred
- Must be able to move easily between a hands-on, operations-focused view and a strategic outlook
- Possesses a working knowledge of company policies and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, GSA and government contracting rules and regulations
- Preference for extensive experience working with small businesses
- Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate all types of government contracts
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Possesses excellent persuasion, negotiation, judgment and management skills
- Has working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications
- Demonstrates superior presentation skills
- Possesses strong leadership skills
- Possesses extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes
SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
