Sr. Manager of Contracts (Federal Government Contracts experience required) at DHL Holdings Corp in Bethesda, Maryland

Job Description:

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion, DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

To provide day-to-day life-cycle management of the companys Contracts which includes US Government, commercial and international contracts for all divisions of the company. Helps develop and enforce company and departmental procedures relating to contract compliance and business administration.

Responsibilities

• Supports leadership in interpreting contract terms and providing advice to corporate Officers and Operating Center Presidents.
• In consultation with project managers, proposal development staff and senior management, supports program execution while ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Supports proposal activities including an active role in developing the Business Volume and assuring compliance with the solicitation.
• Develops customer relationships with both contracting officers and subcontractors.
• In collaboration with the Director of Procurement, supports the review and approval of all department templates for subcontracts, consultant agreements, teaming and non-disclosure agreements and contract related procurements. Presents all negotiated deviations from standard language to the Director of Procurement for approval.
• In coordination with the Procurement Department, leads the subcontracting and procurement activities under prime contracts by developing solicitations, negotiating terms/price and executing subcontracts during program lifecycle.
• Develops and prepares complex and sensitive internal and external communications.
• Documents the contract file to include allocability, allowability and reasonableness of costs; identification and protection of intellectual property rights and other compliance information.
• Assists in the development of corporate contracts and grants policies, procedures and document templates, including the implementation and training of DLH staff.
• Produces or contributes to the production of client and/or internal financial reports, including pipeline analyses, funding projection and analyses, contract backlog, etc.
• Performs additional duties, including special projects, as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field. 18 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Advanced knowledge of the FAR, and other agency supplements
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading negotiation strategies
• Strong critical thinking, analytical skills; ability to identify risk mitigation strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to employees and management at all levels
• Highly adaptable to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office CPCM and CFCM certifications are desired but not required

Required Experience

• At least 8 to 10 years progressively responsible experience in government contracts, grants, subcontracts and procurement management, including extensive experience in the management of complex multi-year, multi-million-dollar IDIQ, T&M, CPFF and FFP contracts.
• Demonstrated experience organizing, problem-solving and multitasking under tight deadlines
• Ability to work well with little supervision.
• Leading negotiations with customers and subcontractors, including but not limited to terms and conditions, price and schedule
• Familiarity with Gov. approved procurement systems with CPSR experience desired.
• Experience working with ERP Systems

Basic Compensation: $126,000 - $140,000 annually

The salary offered within this range will be based on the selected candidates' skills, experience, education, market data, and internal parity. DLH may offer other rewards that may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. An applicants salary history will not be used to determine compensation.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including - Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services and more. We want our employees to save for their future, therefore we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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EEO

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

DLH will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

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