Job Summary The Contracts Manager manages the formulation of contracts policies, procedures, methods, operating practices and performance standards in support of the assigned program.
Principal Accountabilities - Manage the proper coordination of various types of agreements, subcontracts and other contract/legal documents with accounting, legal, program management and other organizations as necessary.
- Develop cost proposals to address request for proposal (RFP) requirements and approved cost strategies in accordance with cost estimating system requirements, company policies, and government regulations.
- Evaluate conformance of policies, practices and standards to meet business objectives in compliance with company policy, law and regulation.
- Advise and guides on export and control and licensing matters to ensure the upper management is kept fully aware of companyompliance.
- Monitor performance, funding, and payments on assigned contracts.
- Notify upper management and site Program Management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact to the company.
- Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretations of terms and conditions of assigned program.
- Manage the process for updating contract information in contractatabase ensuring all data is current and complete.
- Participate in contract disputes, claim resolutions and outside audits. May be assigned to lead some cases.
- Negotiate proposals, contract modifications, and agreements as required within the limits of authority delegated by upper management.
- Manage and integrate daily work activities of assigned employees to ensure compliance with corporate, contract and legal requirements.
- Perform other qualified duties as required.
Knowledge & Skills - Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and related Kuwait regulations.
- Knowledge of various computer programs required (ex: Word, Excel, etc.) and working experience with spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of cost controls and international logistics support.
- Knowledge of Service Contract Act, Truth in Negotiations Act and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
- Knowledge of international business management and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) if required for contract.
- Knowledge of accounting practices and able to quickly learn/comprehend DynCorpisclosed accounting practices.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
Experience & Education - Eight (8) or more years of experience in contract administration and/or government cost accounting environment.
- Two (2) or more years supervisory experience in contracts preferred.
- Bacheloregree in an associated discipline. Two (2) years Contracts Management or related field experience can be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Generally works in normal office environment.
Travel
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
