Corporate Contract Manager at ATI Government Solutions, LLC

SUMMARY: Participates in the attainment of business objectives by supporting new business through specialized support in the structuring, negotiating, and monitoring of domestic and international contracts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides expertise in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and agency supplements.
• Manages the subcontracting functions of the company to include negotiating and authoring subcontracts, modifications, and correspondence with the subcontractor pool
• Leads or assists significantly with negotiations of scope, complexity, cost, and price.
• Manages company compliance filings to include representations and certifications in the System for Awards Management (SAM).
• Works within the Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) definitions and guidelines in the FAR.
• Authors, negotiates, and executed Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Contractor Teaming Arrangements.
• Tracks and reports to senior management and executives on contract timeframes, deliverables, scope, and ceiling / funding.
• Serves as liaison between the contractor and government auditing entities (e.g., DCAA, DCMA, etc.)
• Manages compliance with General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules per FAR Part 38.
• Manages contractor compliance with government systems such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
• Conducts annual self-assessments for IDIQ awards, Multiple Award Contracts (MACs), and Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs)
• Studies to obtain Subject Matter Expertise (SME-level knowledge) in acquisition regulations for new contracts (contracts with clients that are new to the company’s book of business)
• Processes all types of contractual documents including but not limited to award documentation, modifications, amendments, correspondence, subcontracts, agreements, Memorandums Of Understanding, and other contractually significant documentation
• Provides initial review, evaluation, and approval of complex bids/proposals and contracts.
• Ensures bids/proposals and contracts are in line with company’s overall business practices, pricing strategies, business goals, and margin objectives.
• Resolves complex business and legal problems and issues.
• Structures, drafts and negotiates complex agreements/contracts between company and customers and/or partners.
• Advises and train sales, professional services, operations organizations, and others on business practices and contractual issues.
• Develops practices and approaches to complex problems and issues requiring research, creativity, and development of new approaches for evolving business.
• Administers, manages, and communicates contracts from sales cycle through delivery, including approval of business and legal terms, contract activation, contact imaging, and contract database.
• Provides front-end expertise to internal and external customers on transaction structuring and drafting as it impacts on administrability, payment, and repayment mechanisms, covenant and security administration, and post-signing risk mitigation.
• Oversees maintenance of contract files and database.
• Provides necessary reports and project status information to management and other appropriate staff.
• Hires and supervises contract specialists, coordinates training and development of staff.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Five to ten years of federal government contracting or related experience
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.