As Director Contracts you will provide oversight and leadership for the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of assigned government and commercial contracts. Youll direct all phases of the contract management process from inception through completion including preparing, reviewing, and approving all proposal and contractual documents to ensure protection of the companys contractual posture, satisfaction of contract specifications and requirements, identification of risk factors, and adherence to company policy, as well as appropriate laws and regulations. You will also oversee the development and implementation of systems, standards, and mechanisms that guide contracting lifecycle activities to consistently deliver effective solutions to customers.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/
Responsibilities Include:
- Maintains close, embedded professional interface with internal and external customers.
- Supervises work produced by contracts team to ensure consistent high quality performance
- Works with internal customers (program managers, program directors, etc. ) ensuring all communication with external customers is concise and consistent from both technical and contractual personnel
- In coordination with corporate counsel, reviews NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Consultant Agreements and other strategic documents.
- Drafting, reviewing, and prompt execution of agreements and executive summaries - ensuring protection of SNC interests in all agreements
- Responsible for ensuring that all contract documents, data, deliverables, funding, etc. are posted to SharePoint; to include the development and updates to Contract-specific matrix
- Works with Director, Subcontracts to validate the two organizations are communicating and effectively flowing down all applicable terms and conditions and payment clauses
- Provide training to contracts team on a variety of Government Contracts topics
Must-Haves:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field of Study
- Relevant experience may substitute for required education
- 15&43; years of experience with Government contracting
- Progressive knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: contracts administration, proposal management, business administration, law
- Proven experience and technical expertise in the application of government contract administration principles, concepts, and practices as well as comprehensive contract management and leadership skills
- Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance, and commercial contract rules and regulations
- Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
- Previous management experience of a contracts team; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
- An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
- Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
- Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets
- Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification and/or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $186,100.35 - $255,887.98. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
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