Contract Manager role with 5+ years of experience. Open to hybrid in Vienna, VA or remote. Contractor - Contract Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support Client's business objectives by negotiating, executing, and managing commercial contracts for the acquisition of goods and services
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
• Lead negotiations on contract modifications with stakeholder input
• Provide assistance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, requirements, risk management, and mitigation strategies
• Ensure the level of effort and attention to detail is commensurate with the complexity, value, and risk associated with the acquisition
• Establish an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements
• Coordinate review of contracts or purchase agreements with Procurement Management and in conjunction with Office of General Counsel, as required
• In conjunction with the Business Unit, analyze proposals. Perform cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness
• In conjunction with the Business Unit, develop negotiation objectives and lead negotiations related to contract pricing, terms and conditions with potential contractors. As appropriate, confer with offices of General Counsel, and subject matter experts
• Prior to contract execution, meet with Business Units and vendor and review key contract terms, conditions, and requirements including deliverables, and timelines
• Interpret contract provisions for Business Units and provide appropriate guidance
• Lead negotiations on contract modifications
• Close out the contract or issue termination notices and review settlement proposals
• Present alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems
• Ensure clear, concise, and effective communication
• Anticipate issues and identify solutions

Qualifications/Education

• Experience in contract law/terms/conditions
• Experience in acquisition planning, strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration, pricing analysis, and acquisition related requirements
• Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute and manage contracts
• Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts
• Significant experience in written bid/proposal preparation
• Skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies
• Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related field

Max bill rate

Remote: ***/hr

Vienna, VA: ***/hr