Contracts Manager

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30 subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. As a Native Alaskan, Tribally- Owned business, THTBC has a competitive edge unique in the US Federal Government contracting space, including access to US Government directed sole source contracts. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.  

Scope of Work:

This position is responsible for the Contract and Supply Chain Management functions supporting  Department of Defense Public Works contracts.  Site-level Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resources personnel also report to this position.  Other requirements include strong verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and strong leadership skills.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a  strong knowledge of  current best practices in Contract and Supply Chain Management. Candidates must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal background check and may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successfully completing a background investigation. Candidates must have a safe driving record within the past 36 months, as defined by company policy. 

Responsibilities:

• Cradle-to-grave administration of contract and subcontract management, with the primary goal of  protecting the company’s business interests and providing for successful contract execution in accordance with company policies, procedures, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ability to negotiate contract modifications, monitor funding and expenditure rate requirements to ensure sufficient funding and to avoid contract risk.
• Develop pricing models for Performance Work Statement (PWS) changes.
• Manage Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) commitments, Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) requirements and compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for timely submission of contract deliverables for assigned contracts.
• Identify emerging issues regarding contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, and risk exposure.
• Primary interface with Corporate Contracts and Supply Chain Management ensuring that all contract and supply chain matters are addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Contract Management and 5 years of experience in supply chain management 

• Advanced knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes of contracts administration; thorough knowledge of relevant laws, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FARs; ability to prepare cost proposals and meet deadlines.   
• Experience managing various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost-Plus, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of contract life cycle management including requirements definition, proposal development and review, negotiation, administration, and close-out.
• Knowledge and experience in construction or Public Works management, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Operations management, and a working knowledge of Human Resources and Information Technology.  
• The ability to multitask conflicting priorities, and resolve conflicts are critical to the success of this position.
• Demonstrated excellent  verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of contract management experience in the Defense and Aerospace industry
• Current Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and IBM Maximo
• National Contract Management Association - Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification.

Benefits:

THTBC offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid Short Term Disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid Long Term Disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• Accrued Vacation/sick time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) or Executive Retirement Wrap plan

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successfully completing a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.