Associate Director, Contracts

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Job Juncture Full time

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:

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

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

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

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