Contracts Manager I - Fluid Systems Division

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Contracts Manager I - Fluid Systems Division
The candidate ‘will be responsible for the leadership and supervision of a contracts team. Leads and manages a team to develop, negotiate, and administer a variety of assigned contracts of moderate scope and complexity. Supports the division and site contract management function by aligning and implementing effective goals, policies, and procedures, and by ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance. Scope/Supervision and Interaction: May have Direct Reports Reports to Division Contracts Manager. Manages a small to mid-size team of professionals. Has regular interaction within team and division leaders and with external stakeholders. Essential Functions: 1. Manages and is accountable for the performance of assigned contracts and programs. Leads negotiations and ensures coordination within and across internal teams. May lead multi-divisional contract negotiations. 2. Applies thorough knowledge of products and services and understanding of division goals and strategies in developing contracts and proposals. Supports the Division and/or site by implementing and following through on with strategic objectives and tactical goals. 3. Leads and guides the team in performing analysis, interpretation, investigation, and research of critical contractual information and data (including complex new business and follow-on proposals). Provides guidance on contract interpretations and in developing recommendations and negotiation alternatives. 4. Evaluates the company’s contractual risk in terms of cost exposure (e.g. compensation of damages/costs associated with performance) on assigned contracts. Works with the team to mitigate risk during contract performance. Manages the contractual change control process in accordance with program management change control procedures. 5. Oversees and approves task planning on assigned contracts. Approves resource requirements and effort estimates. Applies understanding of program financial reporting methods. Ensures an effective process to advise other teams of contractual flow down requirements. 6. Establishes direction for functional team and direct reports. Develops and mentors others. Champions professional certification and career development for the Group contracts administration/management community. 7. May execute the duties associated with Export Compliance, including division-wide Export Compliance Program. May act as Division's Export Administrator. 8. Investigates and resolves compliance problems and responds to questions from internal or customer sources and government regulatory agencies. 9. Coordinates training and business meetings to facilitate the exchange of information on contract reviews. Develops and implements programs to increase cross-functional knowledge and awareness of contracting requirements and policies as needed. 10. Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives, as well as customers and government agency officials. Analyzes problem/opportunity areas, structures data-gathering and evaluation of internal processes, and coordinates responses.

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