Senior Contract Manager Req #: REQ100105 Location: Woburn, MA Job
Description: SSCI is a growing company focusing on research and
development and transition for Military customers. We are based in
Woburn, MA doing exciting work related to various types of autonomous
vehicles. The company is looking for a motivated and experienced
Contract Manager to play a strategic role in the company, providing
knowledge, expertise, and guidance regarding all contractual and legal
issues. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to
obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to
U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of
employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and
must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Responsibilities: ? Report to the Director of Contracts, the Contract
Manager is responsible for overall management of the corporate
contracting policy, as well as overseeing the administration of all
customers, subcontractors, and strategic partner contracts. ? Develop
solid working relationships with senior Program Managers, technical
team, financial team and executive management team. ? Brief senior
management and business leads regarding contractual and business issues.
? Develop and maintain strong respect for your advice and guidance
related to contractual rights and obligations, as well as interpret
terms and conditions. ? Review and evaluate Requests for Proposals
(RFPs) to ensure proposals are compliant with the RFP requirements. ?
Review and negotiate contracts with various government agencies and
prime contractors. ? Write RFPs for subcontractors, evaluate
subcontractor proposals, negotiate subcontract terms, and price, and
assist in subcontract management and closeout. ? Write and submit
contractual letters based on various scenarios after receiving input
from Program Management and technical teams. ? Demonstrate knowledge of,
and the ability to interpret and apply, understanding of the FAR,
statutes and U.S. Government regulations in managing agreements and
contracts. ? Prepare and review representations and certifications. ?
Ensure contracts and subcontract are compliant with FAR/DFARS
requirements, as well as other applicable laws and regulations. ?
Prepare, review, and negotiate various agreements, including but not
limited to, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, bailments,
consulting agreements, etc. ? Maintain SSCI contract database. ? Remain
current with government contracts and identify relevant trends or
changes that will impact the business. ? Review proposals with
experience, knowledge and understanding of how those documents are
assessed and evaluated. Manage prime counterpart relationship and all
contractual documents during proposal process. ? Develop solid working
relationships with outside partners including contractors, government
contracting officials and auditors. ? Assist in contract closeouts.
Required Skills and Experience: ? Bachelor?s degree is required with at
least 8 years of related experience in US government contracts and/or
subcontract administration. ? Strong knowledge of compliance with
relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions and policies governing
assigned contracts, including FAR, DFARs ? Detailed knowledge of the
government contract administration processes including subcontract flow
downs, change management, close-out and records retention ? Detailed
knowledge and thorough understanding of proper contract draft,
negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, teaming and other forms
of agreements ? Experience identifying issues/gaps and effectively
develop solutions ? Proven contract negotiation skills ? Experience
working with matrix organization. ? The ability to obtain and maintain a
Secret security clearance (Please see link to req below for additional
requirements) https://apply.workable.c m/ssci/j/01787061E7/