Position Summary

Reporting directly to the VP, Head of Contracts and Subcontracts, you will be tasked with organizing and leading the contracts and subcontracts function for assigned Business Units of the Air and Space Group (ASG), Metrea’s largest business group, and providing strategic advice and insight to the EVP ASG leader and the leaders of each ASG Business Unit. You will directly support the growth objectives of ASG and its assigned Business Units, with a particular focus on integrating new and developing areas into a standardized approach to contracting with customers and suppliers. You will be responsible for negotiation of significant contracts and contract modifications for both US Domestic DoD as well as International Contracts, often under difficult conditions. You must be fully knowledgeable of all legal, business, financial, and long-term implications of prime and subcontract negotiation and administration. Developing positive relationships with current and future internal and external customers is imperative in this role. You also must have a comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other agency procurement regulations, as well as requirements related to commercial transactions.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Effectively team with the Legal, Compliance and Contracts Team and business leaders to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Participate in business strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, commercial/international financing assessments, etc.).
• Develop and streamline contracts-related processes and procedures to meet the pace of business needs.
• Administer complex contractual activities for U.S. Government, predominantly DoD, contracts as well as International Contracts.
• Identify and resolve contract issues, risk areas, and implications of emerging contractual issues.
• Prepare and/or review contracts, subcontracts, modifications, bids, and invoices for content and accuracy.
• Lead Business Unit negotiations for contract related issues with customers and subcontractors.
• Review contracts, modifications, bids, and invoices, and make key decisions. Lead company negotiation teams for large contract procurement activities, and identify and resolve proposal issues and risk areas.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, such as teaming agreements, consulting agreements, non- disclosure agreements, proposals, purchase orders, contracts and subcontracts.
• Establish proper process and procedures for Contracts to act as the official conduit of communications with customer PCOs and for BU personnel to effectively communicate with their customers inside their respective PMOs within that framework.

Supervisory Responsibility

Mentor and lead contracts capabilities where they reside in the various Business Units of ASG.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Facility Locations:

Metrea Aerospace Management (MAM) – Washington, DC

Metrea Air and Space Group (ASG) – Temecula, CA

Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) – Temecula and Riverside, CA

Metrea Special Aerospace (MSA) – Tampa, FL / Oklahoma City, OK

Travel

Travel requirements are up to 25%

Required Education, Experience and Certificates

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related fields

Experience: 5+ years of relevant experiences within Government, private industry, or combination of both with a focus on contract negotiations, placement, and management.

Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates

Education: Masters’ Degree or JD