Contracts Manager

Contracts ManagerThe Contracts Manager is expected to be able to:Manage the contract lifecycle and respond to complex inquiries and issues regarding contractual obligations.Review RFPs and support proposal development and submission.Oversee management and processing of all contractual obligations, to include maintaining contractual files, contract status, reporting, modifications, etc.Providing continual review of contracts to ensure compliance.Identify risks and issues and suggest solutions.Communicate contractual requirements with business units and departments.Demonstrated experience working with subcontractors.Review and negotiate agreements to include NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, etc.Perform other tasks as necessary to support various business lines.Ability to read, write and respond with contractual accuracy and cogent arguments correspondence between the government, partners, and industry suppliers.Effectively able to communicate with executive and management level individuals through written and verbal communication.Familiarity with Government procurement, contracting and closeout.Familiarity with all contract types, to include Cost-Type contracts.Knowledge of DFARS and FAR regulations and requirements.Required qualifications:Ten (10) years' experience as a contracts manager.Demonstrate ability for oral and written communication, preferred this ability with the highest levels of management.Experience with Microsoft SharePoint preferred.Knowledge of industry accepted standards and best practices related to Information Management operations, and with ITSM best practices.CFCM or CPCM preferred.Bachelors in an IT-related field.Law degree preferred.Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.Overview:We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency's S&T mission on the Data Science Operations Requirements Exploitation and Engineering (DORE3). The Contracts Manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract and all task orders.TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".Work environment and physical demands:Location: District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region (NCR)Type of environment: OfficeNoise level: LowWork schedule: Schedule is day shift. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.Amount of Travel: 10%Physical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work authorization/security clearance:Citizenship: U.S. CitizenshipClearance requirement: TS/SCI, eligible for CI PolyOther duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal employment opportunity:In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.