Senior Contracts Manager - Savantage Solutions

Savantage Solutions is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join our team. The Senior Contracts Manager position collaborates with proposal and project teams when developing and managing contract solutions (typically FFP, FPLOE, T&M, or LH) in response to governmental, federal prime, and commercial clients' time-sensitive needs.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Develop prime and subcontract proposals compliant with DoD/Federal Agency requirements.
• Utilize contracting methods for all phases of the proposal process, from proposal strategy through negotiations to award execution.
• Develop simple to highly detailed contract documentation to meet the government, Prime or commercial client's requirements and ensure that contracts are audit-ready and compliant in accordance with company policies, government oversight, and the requirements of the contract.
• Ensure that proposals and all deliverables (CDRLs) are submitted in accordance with company policies and government requirements.
• Support internal and external contract audits, as required by the company, government, and/or prime contractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and industry partners.
• Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence.
• Present contract information to relevant parties and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoots contract-related problems and provide guidance to senior management.
• Stays abreast about changes to relevant rules and regulations related to contracting to include FAR/DFAR.
• Support and maintain GSA Schedule including review of mass modifications, price increases/decreases, and new offers.
• Review billing and collections to ensure compliance with contractual terms and available funds.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

The successful candidate will have:

•  At least eight years of experience administering Government contracts & subcontracts exceeding $5 million in total value.
• Four years of military contracts training and experience.
• A high degree of emotional intelligence, being committed to building and maintaining strong, positive relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs).
• The ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, adhering to deadlines.
• The ability to invent, simplify, and improve contracting processes.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, or related discipline.

• CPCM certification or CFCM certification, preferred

Corporate Summary: 

Savantage Solutions provides a wide range of consulting, systems integration, and financial and project management support to federal and DoD agencies. For over two decades, Savantage Solutions has partnered with organizations in both the public and private sectors to achieve innovative solutions for customers' challenges. 

Savantage Solutions is a woman-owned company that values diversity, initiative, and a commitment to learning and growing. Our philosophy is that diversity is an asset to any industry or organization, and that innovation is only nurtured in an environment that embraces creativity and open minds. We thrive on the ideas and perspectives generated by a diverse workforce.

           Savantage Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer