Contracts Administration Manager jobs in Maryland

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EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions.  We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

ACES, an EverWatch company, specializes in intelligence analysis, information technology, and engineering services.  We are a full-service government solutions company. We tackle the hardest challenges to ensure that national defenses are strengthen and control environment’s continuity is preserved. 

ACES employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives. 

Clearance: Positions require a Top Secret security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of polygraph.  Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.

Aces is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, and veteran status or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with EverWatch’s vaccination policy. All EverWatch employees must be fully vaccinated, and they must submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at vaccinestatus@everwatchsolutions.com and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Customer site vaccination requirements, if stricter, will take precedence over EverWatch’s vaccination policy.

Responsibilities

The Contracts Manager is responsible for activities that span the cradle-to-grave contract life cycle, to lead full contract management including, but not limited to, negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements (TAs), providing contractual management for government customers, including researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex rules and regulations.

Working knowledge of different contract types including cost reimbursable, fixed-price, time and material, and hybrid contract vehicles. Compliance with contract specifications and deliverables during the life of the contract, including closeout activities, and experience with OCI terms and mitigation plans. Experience with reviewing terms and conditions and statements of work and identifying areas of risk and risk mitigation strategies following company policies and procedures. Maintenance of a centralized file, storage and documentation system for all contract-related material. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Evaluation of solicitations and preparation of proposal packages for Prime and Subcontract solicitations to include completion of price or cost analyses, issue resolution, negotiation and finalization of proposal documents. Also reviews all FAR/DFARS/Agency/contract provisions, statements of work, terms and conditions, and coordinates with the proposal team throughout the proposal phase.

Primary liaison/point of contact for all communication with customers regarding contractual/funding matters. Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external customers.

Must be able to work through contract issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution. Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, be organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years contract management experience.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and management skills with internal and external customers.
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) CON I or II Certification preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to hold a clearance

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