Contract Manager (Hybrid schedule available)

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

 

Job Number: 1377

 

Riverside Research is seeking a Contracts Manager for our Beavercreek, OH office. Will be responsible for cradle-to-grave federal contracting and related activities. The position requires independent judgment and identification, analysis, and resolution of significant issues. Candidate will report directly to the Director of Contracts.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a corporate office type environment.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (50% on site required at the Beavercreek, OH office)

 

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship

 

Position Responsibilities 

• Business Proposal Development:
  
  • Review and analysis of RFPs/RFQs and other requirements documentation
  • Cost and business management proposal preparation, subcontract proposal preparation, review and analysis
  • Complete knowledge and understanding of Representations and Certifications and their preparation
  • Assistance developing strategies to win new business and contracts, while identifying potential risks that could cause the company legal, financial, or contractual harm
  • Negotiate terms of contracts, subcontracts, teaming, and non-disclosure agreements
• Contract (including Subcontract) Management:
  • Process Contract awards, task orders and modifications 
  • Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, flow down requirements, and that contracts are in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, corporate policy and government regulations
  • Review and analysis of contracts from a business perspective to ensure favorable terms for the company
  • Manage the contract closeout process, prepare closeout documentation, and coordinate the submission of final closeout vouchers
  • Participate in the development and updating of contract related policy and procedure implementation and enforcement
  • Provide advice and guidance to senior management and project staff on contractual matters 
  • Prepare and maintain various reports and tracking mechanisms for both internal and external distribution
  • Manage all contractual issues & changes to contacts and ensure changes are communicated to the appropriate internal staff and subcontractors, as required
  • Manage the timely submission of monthly and other periodic project status reports including financial status reports, and other assigned contractual reports, as required and assigned
• Skills:
  • Process and negotiate contracts/subcontracts, task orders and modifications
  • Intellectual Property Rights, Restrictions and Marking
  • Government and Prime Contractor Audits and discrepancy resolution process
  • Dispute Resolution – Government Contracts
  • Procurement Integrity, Ethics Rules – Fraud, Waste & Abuse
  • Government Owned Property
  • Contract Novation/Name Change
  • Preparation of Small Business Subcontracting Plans
  • Preparation of Subcontract RFPs, negotiating pricing and terms with Subcontractors, performing cost/price analyses, and making subcontractor selection recommendations
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions and communicate those risks to Management..
  • Ability to operate with minimal direction, develop solutions for a variety of moderately complex problems and capable of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to research compliance issues with applicable regulations and laws to formulate recommendations to management.
  • Customer-focused with the capability to resolve moderately complex contracting issues with win-win solutions while meeting company requirements.
  • Experience with setting pre-negotiation objectives and the proven negotiating skills to define strategies, lead negotiations and realize those objectives.
  • Ability to apply business finance, marketing and legal aspects of government and commercial procurement to the contract administration function.
  • Ability to work within a team and foster trust and informed risk-taking.
  • Ability to lead, train and motivate program personnel in contract requirements and concepts
  • Effective interdepartmental communications skills
  • Prior pricing, subcontracts administration and procurement experience, a plus
  • Experience with OCI issues and mitigation
  • Other duties as assigned

 

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