Senior Contracts Manager

Being on the BlueHalo team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation – not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare and each BlueHalo employee plays a key role. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family all across BlueHalo Nation is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at BlueHalo?

BlueHalo is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to become a part of a dynamic corporate team.  The Senior Contracts Manager will provide support in every aspect of the contract lifecycle and use creative thinking skills to drive solutions for the Space and Directed Energy Sector.  This position will be embedded in a mission focused operations group and responsible for activities associated with proposal development/submittal and contract management/administration on multiple assigned contracts.

                                                                          

Essential Functions

• Perform contract management and administrative duties including, but not limited to maintaining and organizing contract documents; supporting proposal review and preparation; completing contract awards and modifications; interfacing with Government and Prime contracting agents
• Evaluate contract performance to determine the necessity for modifications or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
• Advise and mentor other Contracts Professionals and Program Managers
• Maintain consistent and organized files for programs
• Providing guidance and advise on contractual rights and obligations, with means to mitigate contractual and/or program risk
• Proactively engaging with the program teams and customers to ensure that the programs are executing to contract requirements.
• Advise on the different contract types and applicable laws and regulations associated with each type.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates risk issues to inform Contracts leadership
• Review monthly deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates and resolves risk issues
• Contribute to the responses for Requests of Information, Quotes, Proposals, Source Sought, and Market Surveys
• Develop and review Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), and Subcontracts
• Support contract execution through Contract Modifications, Program Control, Invoice Reviews, and Closeouts
• Responsible for the entire contract lifecycle
• Responsible for ensuring that agreements/terms and conditions comply with all applicable regulations and requirements, while also adhering to company policies.
• Actively work with proposal teams to develop a compliant proposal and provide the necessary back-up to support pricing adequacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization, including regular senior management level briefings on key issues.

Competencies

Negotiation skills.

Ethical Conduct.

Strong Attention to detail.

Strategic Thinking.

Critical Thinking.

Problem Solver.

Organizational Skills.

Self-Starter.

Strong Communication Skills.

Time Management.

Commitment.

Demonstrated Team Player.

 

Travel up to 25%

Required Education and Experience

• BS/BA in Business or related discipline such as Finance, Supply Chain, or Accounting or a minimum of 8 years of experience with procurement negotiation, award, and administration.
• Extensive FAR/DFAR knowledge; working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations
• Experience with service type contracts, specifically as a Prime Contractor
• Majority of career spent in Aerospace & Defense Contracts organization
• Demonstrated expertise in contracts and subcontract management; specifically, as the contract negotiator or lead.
• Experience in reviewing RFP/RFQ’s and ensuring compliance with proposals
• Experience with all-types of contracts
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance.

*Depending on experience and skillset, this position could be a Sr. Contracts Administrator or a Contracts Manager.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s in business or related discipline
• Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) certified
• Experience with ERP systems such as Deltek and/or Unanet.

The BlueHalo Effect
 
It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe.
 
Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured.
 
Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect!
 
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