Contract Manager

Kratos C5ISR Modular Systemsis currently seeking a Contract Manager to negotiate contracts with customers and execute and comply with all stated contractual and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for contract negotiations of new awards, and associated change orders.
• Acts as Gichner Shelter Systems agent in signing contracts.
• Responsible for the management of complex contract/subcontracts from award through closing.
• Act as facilitator in internal and external meetings.
• Provides contract direction to internal functional areas.
• Responsible for correspondence with the customer regarding all contractual issues, and resolving open issues.
• Responsible for submittal and tracking of contract reports and data items.
• Directs invoicing of contract data items and milestone billings.
• Responsible for contract close-out.
• Initiates warranties and claims investigation.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: BA/BS in business discipline and/or JD.
• Desired experience: Minimum ten years contracts experience to include negotiation, administration and compliance with Federal DoD prime/subcontracts in the defense or aerospace industry.
• Candidate must be well versed in government regulations (FAR/DFAR/ITAR), export regulation contract structure and preparation of agreements.
• Requires strong negotiation skills, superior interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills.
• Occasional travel.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.