Contract Manager - Oak Ridge - RSI

Description

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI is currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager. This position will provide management, consultation, and support to business leadership team and program/project management functions for the life cycle management and administration of federal and commercial prime contracts. Serve as the primary interface with customer Contracting Officers and team partner counterparts in negotiating, managing, administering, and performing prime contracts. Develop and maintain company internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for achieving compliance with prime contract terms and conditions, regulations, and customer requirements. Support acquisition of new prime contracts by participating in the development of competitive proposals as needed. This position is not remote.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support prime contract life cycle performance including business/cost proposal preparation, execution, and closeout for federal government and commercial projects.
• Interpret contractual, Federal Acquisition Regulation and supplemental regulations, and/or unique procurement regulations and provide effective compliance strategies and approaches.
• Prepare and/or review contract documents such as teaming agreements, solicitations/RFPs, and contracts for risk identification and provide mitigation strategies that effectively minimize risks to the company.
• Prepare, review, and/or negotiate prime contracts of varying types (FFP, T&M, IDIQ, CPIF, CPFF, performance based, etc.), teaming and consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding/agreement, and other contract related documents.
• Perform contract reviews or audits including such activities as variances or errors, ambiguous or undefined contract terms, and compliance with terms and conditions.
• Ensure all prime contract terms and conditions flow down to subcontracts.
• Coordinate or perform contract administration tasks related to monitoring compliance, performance, and progress.
• Perform all contract administration functions using independent evaluation, judgment, selection and adaptation/modification of standard techniques and procedures.
• Interface and establish strong rapport with government contracting officers and clients.
• Coordinate the preparation, submittal, and negotiation of requests for equitable adjustments.
• Advise program/project managers on scope of work and contract terms and conditions including resolving complex issues (e.g., government property, insurance, OCI) and resolution of contract disputes.
• Advise business leadership and program/project management regarding strategies and methods to maximize contract profitability.
• Maintain effective interfaces/relations with all intra-company functions (e.g., Human Resources, Finance, etc.).
• Interface with ASRC Industrial Services (AIS) legal counsel when necessary regarding risks and mitigation strategies and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication and interfaces with AIS and provide timely and accurate responses to all AIS requirements and requests.
• Understand Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), and government property system review; contract closeout; government property administration; and purchasing system design and upgrades.
• Maintain original contracts and modifications electronically, integrating modifications into a working electronic copy, and assure contract records are adequately and accurately maintained.
• Interface with Government auditors.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of prime contract management experience in government contracts.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of (FAR) Federal Acquisition Regulations, including cost or pricing data, cost accounting standards, and allowable cost determinations etc.
• Deltek Costpoint experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidence and integrity while directly dealing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of the company and customers.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat) commensurate with duties.
• Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes on short notice

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.