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We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.\nThe Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and administering agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives. In a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple priorities and evolving business needs, this role requires exceptional organization, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.\nThe Contract Manager serves as a strategic business partner, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risk, streamline contract processes, and support operational goals. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, sound judgment, and a willingness to step outside traditional responsibilities to support business initiatives, solve problems, and contribute wherever needed. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment with constant change, embraces ambiguity, and is comfortable balancing a high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail and delivering excellent customer service.\nEssential Job Functions:\nServe as primary interface for all contracts with all entities, to include: (1) managing contracts, (2) resolving contractual issues, and (3) signing all contractual documents.\nProvide full life cycle contract management, to include negotiating, developing, administering and closing out all contracts.\nNegotiate contract terms with customers, vendors, suppliers, and business partners while balancing legal, financial, and operational risks.\nMaintain an organized contract management system, ensuring all agreements, amendments, renewals, and supporting documentation are accurately tracked.\nTrack and report key contract metrics, risks, compliance issues, and performance indicators to management.\nManage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nParticipate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, system implementations, acquisitions, or organizational changes as assigned.\nPartner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, Operations, Sales, Business Development, Human Resources, and Program Management, to administer contracts and support successful project execution.\nWork with technical and program management teams to administer all awarded project contracts, to include managing customer contract relationships, monitoring programs for compliance with contract terms/current government regulations, supporting data tracking for reporting and past performance, facilitating the resolution of any contract and/or program issues, and assuring overall successful program execution in accordance with Contracts department and organizational policies, procedures, operating practices and objectives.\nServe as a primary interface between Albers Aerospace and the Agency's or Prime Contractor's Contracting Officers for both awarded and proposed contract issues, including developing timely and actionable solutions that balance the interests of both the company and its customers.\nReview, interpret, negotiate, and administer contracts while identifying legal and business risks and advising leadership on appropriate mitigation strategies.\nProvide business development support relative to prospective contracts, to include development and drafting, reviewing, signing and submission of proposal documents such as RFI/RFQ/RFP responses, work statements, pricing, OCI certifications, and quality plans.\nReview and approve the company's Representations and Certifications and subcontracting plans for business proposals.\nResearch contract/subcontract disputes, to determine responsibility and final resolution of the problem.\nProvide support to executives by providing review of government solicitations to analyze protocols and resources needed to comply with proposed obligations.\nFlag concerns with government solicitations and ensure senior leadership is appropriately briefed on all significant terms and risks.\nParticipate in proposal bid/no bid analysis.\nMaintain contract document management system, to include tracking and reporting of contract funding, portfolio, backlog, and historical award information.\nOversee government reporting and periodic compliance filings, to include: SAM registration, GSA schedule reporting, FSRS reporting, ESRS reporting, CPARs ratings, service contractor reporting, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.\nAnalyze solicitation requirements and prepare fully compliant responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) from Federal Government Agencies across all Contract Types, FFP, FPI, T&M, CPIF, CPFF, and Other Cost Reimbursable Contract Types.\nLead research development, service, and production cost proposals in accordance with RFP of sole source and / or competitive environment.\nUnderstand and analyze RFP requirements, developing and presenting cost kick-off briefings, pricing proposals, analyzing cost data, and support negotiations.\nInterface with the proposal team (capture managers, program managers, engineering, contracts, finance/accounting, and operations personnel) to ensure that proposal is in compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and company policies and procedures.\nLead and attend client kick-off meetings, BD-project-team handoffs, and other client-facing events\nImplement contracting strategies, to include answering questions on the operational aspects of contracting, contributing to new and innovative business contracting solutions, and supporting business planning activities.\nIn-depth understanding of FAR and accounting practices include audits, cost pools, rates, and analysis of contract cost data.\nEnsure timely response to proposal deadlines and customer requests.\nRaise all potential contract compliance issues to EVP, Finance & Administration.\nNote: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the teammate from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.\nMinimum of 4-7 years of progressive experience in contract management, contract administration, procurement, legal operations, or a related field.\nDemonstrated experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, administering, and closing contracts.\nStrong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms and conditions, and risk management principles.\nExcellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate contractual risks.\nExperience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.\nProven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\nHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.\nExperience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, document management systems, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.\nAbility to interpret complex contractual language and communicate business implications to non-legal stakeholders.\nDemonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.\nStrong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering timely, solution-focused support.\nAbility to adapt to changing priorities, embrace continuous improvement, and contribute beyond primary job responsibilities as business needs evolve.\nIn-depth knowledge and understanding of (Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense FAR Supplement, Cost Accounting Standards and Government procurement policies and practices).\nExperience with all forms of government solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI and other forms).\nExperience managing all forms of government contracts (Cost-type, FFP, FP LOE, T&M, IDIQ contracts, GWACs, and GSA Multiple Award Schedules), including reviewing and understanding representations and certifications, subcontracting issues and pricing.\nExperience managing contracts valued at $20M and up.\nUnderstanding of Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues.\nAbility to handle large amounts of diverse, often conflicting, information.\nAbility to interact, organize and coordinate appropriate actions with numerous parties, including all levels of staff from administrative to executive.\nHigh degree of independent and creative judgment in resolving complex contractual and business issues.\nMust be a U.S citizen, must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience supporting government, commercial, or regulated industry contracts.\nKnowledge of procurement practices, vendor management, and compliance programs.\nExperience participating in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.\nFamiliarity with audit support, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.\nContracts related certification (s) a plus: CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager) or CFCM (Certified Federal Contract Manager).\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.\nCONUS travel may be required from time to time.\n\nWorking 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Travel requirements are typically infrequent and planned in advance.\n\nReasonable Accommodations\nTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nAlbers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. 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