Contracts Manager

Company: MultiLingual Solutions Inc.
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description: MultiLingual Solutions, Inc. (MLS) is a small and thriving comprehensive foreign language services firm that provides full spectrum linguistic, analytical and operational support to U.S. Government and private sector customers. MLS provides services in over 100 languages and resources in more than 60 countries. MLS specializes in mobilizing the linguistic, technical and management personnel needed to meet critical communications and operational objectives. Based in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, MLS is accessible 24/7 to respond to short-fused, ongoing and surge requirements worldwide.POSITION SUMMARY: The Contract Manager is responsible for the company's overall contract management and compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, federal/agency regulations, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws for both CONUS and OCONUS. Requirements: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management and administration of company contracting activities from cradle to grave from proposal and pricing preparation, negotiations, and monitoring of contract funding to close-out.
• Analyzing RFPs and working with the business development team to produce compliant responses that mitigates contract management risks, such as financial, legal, and security risks.
• Supervising, developing and executing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, legal requirements, contract terms and conditions, and company polices.
• Preparing and negotiating Teaming, Nondisclosure, Subcontracts, and Consulting agreements under Senior Management direction.
• Proactively developing and maintaining positive relationships with customer contracting counterparts.
• Performing and reporting contract compliance reviews to determine compliance to contractual obligations.
• Acting as an advisor to the management team regarding legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
• Developing strong working relationships with colleagues across departments.
• Proactively providing training and guidance on contracting administration and regulations to Accounting, Finance, Proposals, Capture, FSO, HR, PMs, and other employees and contractors.
• Ensuring maintenance of files and databases of all contract-related materials.
• Maintaining SAMS and other Government databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performing other duties as assigned. KEY COMPETENCIES:
  • Decision Making
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic Analysis and Negotiations
  • Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Communications and Facilitation
  • Project ManagementEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CERTIFICATIONS:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other applicable degree (required)
    • Minimum of 8 years government contracting experience
    • Formal contract management training (required) and certification (desired)
    • Proven expertise in federal acquisition regulations, contract terms and conditions and Cost Accounting Standards
    • Experience with Mentor-Prot--g-- Joint Ventures
    • TS clearance required, current SCI a plus SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
      • Proven knowledge/experience with pricing and execution of a variety of contract types (T&M, FFP, CPFF, ID/ IQ, etc.) and GSA contract vehicles
      • Familiarity with federal invoicing
      • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data sets to determine trends, establish strategies, make decisions independently and as part of a team
      • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally
      • Ability to multi-task as well as be strategic, creative and innovative in a dynamic, fast paced matrix team environment
      • Proven ability to complete goals/projects on time, delivering high quality results
      • Excellent computer skills with common office applicationsWORK ENVIRONMENT:
        • 70 percent of the work can be performed at home and 30 percent from the office. PM21
          
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