
Contracts Manager
- Kuwait City
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesThis position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
- Ensures that proposal plans and approaches of the Administrative and Cost Volume of a proposal meet the contractual requirements of the RFP, Federal Acquisition Regulations and other compliance standards.
- Coordinates with the Cost Estimator to define cost formulations and summaries, coordinates in developing management review presentations, coordinates final management approval and signature of the offer.
- Leads customer negotiations, makes recommendation to management to execute contractual documents and warranties assurance to the customer all particulars in connection with a contract.
- Is the Contract Manager of a resultant contract.
- Is responsible for post-award communications with the customer contract personnel on all contract matters.
- Initiates contract close-outs; develops responses to FOIA requests.
- Maintains professional competence by attending specific formal and informal contracts training seminars, company-provided training, self-sponsored training, and NCMA meetings.
- Manages/administers execution of Nondisclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements.
- Reviews and interprets contracts specifications, deliverable requirements and terms and conditions for incorporation into proposal submittals to customers.
- Monitors contract performance to ensure that all contract terms and conditions are met. Assists in responding to customer provided CPAR.
- Provides pre and post award administration of a variety of contracts, including CPAF, FFP, FPAF, T&M, LH, etc.
- Assists in directing coordination with other departments on matters related to Contracts, prepares responses as necessary to customer correspondence and other requests.
- Assist in the development of cost/price analysis, as necessary, for inclusion in proposals.
- Supports negotiations with subcontractors, ensures document reviews of subcontracts, makes recommendations to HQ management to execute subcontract documents and supports obtaining the necessary consent.
- Initiates Contracts close-out.
- Performs Job Duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
- Degree in Business or Finance.
- Bachelor's Degree and eight years' experience OR Master's Degree and four years experience.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification(s) by National Contract management Association (NCMA) is preferred.
- Clearance:
- Secret Security Clearance is required.
- Experience:
- Minimum four years' experience related to contracting, purchasing and pricing.
- Skills:
- Ability to travel to project locations.
- Shall have a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and DoD FAR Supplement
- Basic software worksheet techniques
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Understanding of the accounting system, its policies and procedures
- Ability to meet with and work with senior and middle management personnel
- Working Conditions:
- Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, dusty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
- Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
- Physical Requirements:
- Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
- Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.