Government Contract Manager - FreeState Electric Cooperative

Job Title: Government Contract Manager
Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Reporting Relationship: Chief Financial Officer
Work Location: Topeka, McLouth, Fort Leavenworth (hybrid optional)

Who We Are:

FreeState is the largest rural electric cooperative in Eastern Kansas, with more than 15,000 member-owners. It functions as a democratic, not-for-profit organization. We are controlled by our members who actively participate in setting cooperative policy and making decisions in the best interest of the cooperative. Unlike investor-owned utilities, our profits are returned to our members as capital credits.

FreeState offers excellent benefits including:

• Generous pension plan
• 401(k) matched savings
• Medical, dental and vision insurance paid for at 100% for individual coverage and 90% for family coverage
• Health savings account with an annual generous employer contribution
• Life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off benefits, including paid holidays, and so much more.
• On-the-job safety training, professional development opportunities and an employee focused work culture.
• Relocation allowance available

Salary Range:

The designated salary range for this position is: $87,979 - $131,969. Starting wage is based on knowledge, education and work experience.

Primary Accountability:

Responsible for the Fort Leavenworth Utilities Privatization (UP) contract for FreeState.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as liaison for the Cooperative, contracting officer, Fort Leavenworth subcontractors, and Department of Public Works (DPW) on all assigned contractual matters relating to Fort Leavenworth.
• Administers all compliance programs related to the Fort Leavenworth UP contract.
• Documents all business-related processes and procedures related to Fort Leavenworth and conducts regular training sessions to ensure compliance awareness.
• Proposes new policy and procedure guidance and recommendations to leadership.
• Reviews all new UP contract modifications for contract risk and compliance.
• Provides coordination with other departments, as necessary, in the preparation of responses to internal and external Cooperative correspondence and other requests.
• Maintains compliance records and generates reports for government submission.
• Maintains close, professional interface with internal and external Cooperative personnel (technical, administrative, and business).
• Maintains compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act with the Cooperative and all Fort Leavenworth subcontractors.
• Ensures subcontractor compliance related to Fort Leavenworth contract activities.
• Completes all small business subcontracting plan requirements and submissions.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of federal contracting experience, and 1-3 years of management experience. Master's degree is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Must have a thorough understanding of federal acquisition processes, government contracting principles, requirements, and regulations (e.g. FARs/DFARs, CMMC, and contract-specific-flow-downs).
• Required to obtain Certified CMMC Professional certification within 180 days of employment.
• Required to maintain some physical presence on base at Fort Leavenworth to promote transparent and fluent internal and external communications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, as well as the ability to gain government clearance.
• Experience with NISC software is preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management, effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines.
• Demonstrated performance to think critically, creatively, and resourcefully in devising practical solutions to problems encountered.
• Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Physical Demands:

• Consistently sits for extended periods of time. Occasionally stands, walks, bends, stoops, squats, lifts, unpacks and moves up to thirty (30) pounds.
• Ability to perform finger and hand manipulation and perform repetitive motions to use a computer keyboard and telephone, as well as other office equipment.
• Ability to read computer screens, mail and talk on the phone.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Interaction with staff, vendors, and members.
• Must be able to report to their primary worksite after regular business hours, as soon as possible, in the event of an emergency situation such as electrical outages, inclement weather, etc.
• Ability to travel between offices and attend meetings, trainings, workshops, and seminars, as directed.

How to Apply:

• If you would like to apply for this position, please visit https://freestate.coop/jobs to complete an Application for Employment.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

FreeState is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law