Job Description

The Contracts Manager role plays a critical role in managing all aspects of contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and mitigating risks with contractors and sub-contractors assigned to them by the director. The successful manager must effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead negotiations, and contribute to the overall success of the organization, ensuring legal compliance.

Values and Beliefs of this Role:

**** The person in this role must provide world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. It requires a person of integrity, self-accountability, commitment to communicate openly and consistently, delivering results and having fun with laughter daily. This job requires a person who remains professional, organized, proactive, big picture oriented, and works with the Director of Contracts to best manage and deliver on every aspect of contract deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and continually oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contract related documents, including but not limited to Nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, master service agreements, riders, vendor agreements, subcontracts, and client contracts.
• Oversee contract administration functions, including working close with sales, program, legal, and business teams on effective contract management.
• Manage a variety of contract types, including FFP, T&M, Labor hour, GSA schedules, IDIQs, BPA agreements and task orders, OTAs, Master Service Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Finance and GSA consultants to manage GSA schedule compliance, maintenance, updates and reviews.
• Ensure that all awards and modifications are entered in Costpoint.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to address legal issues and ensure contract terms are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct organizational conflict of interest monitoring and related disclosures, coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify correct vertical contract assignment, potential OCI and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Work with Director and actively lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve favorable terms and conditions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, project management, and finance teams, to facilitate effective communication and understanding of contractual obligations.
• Conduct market research on various contract platforms such as USSpending, FPDS, SAM.gov, GSA eBuy to support business development, proposal and contract award and maintenance activities.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Develop and implement contract management best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversight and management for the Convergint’s GSA Schedule and SAM.gov registrations.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records, including approvals, correspondence, and changes.
• Generate regular reports on contract status, highlighting key milestones and potential issues.
• Coordinate with Stakeholders to manage Small Business Subcontract Plan, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLC) reporting, review and submit Reps and Certs, etc.
• Support data collection, analysis, and submission of registration and report data in SAM, GSA Advantage, CPARS, PIEE, WAWF, Deltek, and other contract related systems as required.
• Support Finance, Accounting, and legal by providing contract related information in support of various audits, inspection, investigation, and legal requests.
• Other duties assigned within reason of current role previously specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is a plus.
• At least 5 years with proven experience as a Contracts Manager in a technology or government contracting environment.
• Knowledge of and experience complying with Federal (FAR, DFARS GSA and associated supplements), State, and Local Government contracting rules, regulations and contract-specific requirements.
• Strong analytical and research skills with basic understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills and work collaboratively with others.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Functional knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.
• The job may require lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Accommodations can be provided upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Security Clearances: This position may require a security clearance. The clearance requirements are determined by the agency(s) in which you are assigned. Convergint Federal will sponsor the level of clearance required. However, it will be your responsibility to obtain and maintain your required level of clearance.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $125K-$160K

Company Benefits:
Convergint Federal fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals can realize their maximum potential within the company. This role offers a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Please note that this job posting includes salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region the requisition is posted. If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, and education of the applicant.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. ** __**

Convergint Federal will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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