Associate Director, Contracts - Cambridge, United States - Job Juncture
Description
Were looking for a full time Contracts Associate Director with 10+ years of Department of Defense contracts experience, to lead and manage a small team of Contracts professionals and direct all aspects of contract management activities for the business, including proposal support and negotiation, post- award administration, change management, and closeout.
This position is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days/week of in office support at our Cambridge, MA office.
The Associate Director of Contracts provides leadership and direction to members of the Navy Strategic Contracts team and guidance to the cross-functional Program Team in our matrixed organization and is a leader within the Contracts organization.
Responsibilities include ensuring compliance to our Corporate Policies and Procedures, assessing and enhancing the health of our customer partnerships, implementing strategic initiatives in support of corporate goals and program imperatives, and monitoring performance and risk across a critical portfolio of Contracts.
The Associate Director of Contracts works closely with Programs, Finance, Subcontracts, and Legal to maintain and improve our cross-functional business management processes that include all aspects of contract administration and life cycle management.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Provide guidance, support and mentorship to a small contracts staff in the areas of solicitation review, proposal development, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management and contract closeout
Manage team performance for timely compliance with regulations, corporate policy, procedure and internal directives
Manage contracts of high complexity across multiple contract types
Support Program Office with proposal development in compliance with solicitation requirements, internal policy and regulations Interpret contract requirements, assess risk and propose mitigations
Negotiate contracts including terms associated with prime contracts and business to business agreements
Advise on complex change management
Identify areas for process improvement, propose alternatives and implement updates
Develops and applies solutions to complex problems which require the regular use a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
Building and maintaining highly effective working relationships with internal customers and external US Government personnel
Guide & mentor direct reports in the proper application of contract management principles including FAR & DFAR interpretation, TINA Requirements, and cost principles.
Develop and implement effective training plans and foster an environment of continuous learning.
Foster a culture of compliance, transparency and continuous improvement of process and team culture.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of Department of Defense contracts experience across the acquisition phases with critical understanding of research and development, systems integration, and sustainment contracts 5+ years of prior leadership experience for direct reports
Deep understanding and ability to demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including intellectual property rules.
Ability to development and execute negotiation strategies
Exceptional writing skills and the ability to produce accurate work products under pressure
Deep understanding of full life-cycle contract management of all contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPI, T&M, etc.) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
Experience establishing and refining management approaches
The ability to produce quality risk analysis, business cases, presentations and craft contract language.
Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customers
Familiarity with Financial terms and metrics
Experience working within a matrixed organization and maintaining an approved Contractor Purchasing System with shared accountabilities for policies and procedures
The desire to make a difference, be impactful and lead from the front Strong Computer Skills
DoD SECRET Clearance
BA/BS required
Must have the ability to obtain a TS security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems MBA, Juris Doctor or other advanced degree U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance Professional Certifications (eg CFCM, CPCM, etc) Experience leading process change and transformation initiatives across a wide variety of stakeholders Familiarity with Production Programs
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of Department of Defense contracts experience across the acquisition phases with critical understanding of research and development, systems integration, and sustainment contracts 5+ years of prior leadership experience for direct reports
Deep understanding and ability to demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including intellectual property rules.
Ability to development and execute negotiation strategies
Exceptional writing skills and the ability to produce accurate work products under pressure
Deep understanding of full life-cycle contract management of all contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPI, T&M, etc.) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
Experience establishing and refining management approaches
The ability to produce quality risk analysis, business cases, presentations and craft contract language.
Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customers
Familiarity with Financial terms and metrics
Experience working within a matrixed organization and maintaining an approved Contractor Purchasing System with shared accountabilities for policies and procedures
The desire to make a difference, be impactful and lead from the front Strong Computer Skills
DoD SECRET Clearance
BA/BS required
Must have the ability to obtain a TS security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems MBA, Juris Doctor or other advanced degree U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance Professional Certifications (eg CFCM, CPCM, etc) Experience leading process change and transformation initiatives across a wide variety of stakeholders Familiarity with Production Programs
Were looking for a full time Contracts Associate Director with 10+ years of Department of Defense contracts experience, to lead and manage a small team of Contracts professionals and direct all aspects of contract management activities for the business, including proposal support and negotiation, post- award administration, change management, and closeout.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 180000
Salary Max : $ 190000
Currency Type : USD