Director of Contracts

3 weeks ago

Rockville, United States MELE Associates, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Director of Contracts

MELE Associates, Inc., a veteran- and minority-owned business with corporate headquarters in Rockville, MD, is looking for a full-time, highly experienced Director of Contracts to join its senior management team and be part of its strategic growth. For more than 30 years, MELE has specialized in performing services for the Federal Government.  MELE is growing rapidly and seeks a Director of Contract who will make a tremendous impact managing the full lifecycle of MELE’s government contracts and subcontracts and strategically advising C-suite senior management.  All MELE HQ personnel work in a hybrid work environment and are remote on Mondays and Friday but required to report to the Rockville office to work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Qualifications:

  • Lead, manage, and administer both Government and Commercial contracting lifecycle, cradle to grave, for the company, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting, and executing complex interactions with federal customers upon award, through modifications, and similarly, with commercial partners on teaming arrangements in both capacities where the company is serving as prime and subcontractor to others
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and contract provisions applicable to public sector procurement, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency regulations.
  • Act as the primary point of contact with Government Contracting Officers and Prime Contractors and Subcontractors on all contractual matters.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, functional counterparts, and customers daily to resolve contractual issues and ensure contractual actions are delivered on time.
  • Daily facilitation of tasks workflow of complex U.S. Government contracts and prime contractor-issued subcontracts of various types, including FFP, T&M, IDIQs, etc.
  • Must be proficient in reviewing US government contracts and be able to provide contract analysis.
  • Support business development by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating teaming agreements and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Review of other supporting documents, reviewing for the protection of the company’s business and financial interests, including the negotiation of terms and conditions
  • Analyze and provide recommendations or feedback on contractual requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
  • Interact daily with Senior and Executive Management, Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and other operational representatives.
  • Communicate contract policy and practice to the internal business team.
  • Provide subject matter expert support services to business units including, but not limited to, the application of FAR flow-down clauses, regulations.
  • Ensure contract review, approval, and execution in accordance with corporate policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain and track internal contractual deadlines.
  • Act as custodian of contractual and program records for contracts.
  • Provide guidance to company management on contract issues and their resolution.
  • Conduct compliance reviews and enforce appropriate flow down of prime contract requirements and monitor subcontractors’ performance and contract compliance.
  • Develop and conduct training on government contract management and compliance as necessary.
  • Play an instrumental role in providing support and guidance to project controls teams during contract execution to ensure full compliance with government regulations.
  • Provide proactive action to prevent issues that may lead to potential adverse contractual outcomes.

EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or a related discipline; Juris Doctor (JD) or certification in contract management preferred.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in Government Contracting, either as a former federal contracting officer or as a contracts manager with a large prime government contracting organization; understanding of full life cycle contract management experience, including a full range of U.S. Government contracts and subcontract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, GSA Schedules, etc.)
  • Must have business skills/expertise in the administration and supervision of federal government contracts and subcontracts of varying size and complexity and a thorough working knowledge of the FAR
  • Ability to interact with customers and lead contract negotiations is required.
  • Experience in researching compliance issues, applicable regulations and law, and formulating recommendations to management.
  • Thorough knowledge of all appropriate ethical standards regarding contracting actions
  • Must have the ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turnaround time, and work independently, as well as part of a team.
  • Highly motivated, problem-solving, and detail-oriented with the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems and create trusting relationships with both internal and external clients in a quick turn-around environment.
  • Must have experience in solicitation analysis, risk assessment, cost proposal development, contract negotiation, and issue resolution.
  • The candidate must be able to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills with both internal and external customers.
  • Highly motivated, problem-solving, and detail-oriented with the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and create trusting relationships with both internal and external clients.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Active Q/TS/SCI/Clearance preferred or able to qualify for security clearance.
Company DescriptionAbout MELE Associates, Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned (VOSB), minority-owned small business that has been empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security and intelligence, law enforcement and emergency management training, technical, analytical and program management support, facility management and engineering, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRNE) defense and security, and IT/cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.Company DescriptionAbout MELE Associates, Inc.\r
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With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned (VOSB), minority-owned small business that has been empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security and intelligence, law enforcement and emergency management training, technical, analytical and program management support, facility management and engineering, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRNE) defense and security, and IT/cybersecurity.\r
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MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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