Contracts Manager

Expedition Technology in Herndon, VA is seeking a talented, dedicated and motivated Contracts Manager to join our team to support Federal contracts, subcontracts, procurement and proposal planning. This is your chance to join a rapidly growing company that supports the Department of Defense with groundbreaking research and development. People who join our team have the opportunity to wear many hats and grow their career rapidly. No two days are alike and that's what makes it interesting.

We are looking for a candidate who has the following:

• Experience with proposal development, negotiation, contract administration, contract close out
• Experience with market research, developing and generating requests for proposal, evaluating proposals, awarding and administering subcontracts and subcontract close out
• Strong working knowledge of federal purchasing regulations and ability to document contracts/subcontracts accordingly
• Deep understanding of Federal contracting and a good command of the FAR and DFARS
• The ability to work with various teams and prioritize actions appropriately while maintaining professional demeanor
• Ability to recognize when improvements need to be made and make suggestions for their incorporation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide cradle to grave contract and subcontract administration including procurement planning
• Support business development, program management and engineering, by negotiating and administering non-disclosure, teaming and other binding arrangements
• Ensure compliance with solicitations, complete reps and certs, support and attend proposal reviews, and submit proposals
• Negotiate contracts and subcontracts consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) requirements and EXP policies and procedures, including source selection, cost/price analysis, and certifications
• Process contract and subcontract close out in a timely manner to support company financial objectives in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Contracts and Subcontracts, company management, and/or procurement to continually improve processes and policies to promote compliance and efficiency

Qualifications:

• At least 6-9 years' experience with cradle to grave contracts administration experience related to requirements listed above
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities, ability to interact with program managers, finance, and business development with professionalism and patience
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and Government contracts policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable (CPFF), and Time and Material (T&M) type contracts and subcontracts
• Familiarity with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements/compliance (nice to have, not required)
• Experience with federal (defense) contracting and procurement in a CPSR-compliant environment is preferred
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
• Experience working in contracts at a relatively small company (under 200 people) is preferred