Contract Manager

Job Summary

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and guidance of the contracts administration of assigned contracts in support of Engineering business units.

Primary Job Functions

1. Develop, review, and conduct strategic and sensitive oral and written communications with government contracts and program management functions.

2. Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, FAR, DFAR, government specifications, and requirements.

3. Lead customer-facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex contract environments.

4. Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions.

5. Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation. Assess issues and risks and develop solutions.

6. Ensure compliance with all government contract requirements, internal policies, and all applicable federal, state, and other laws.

7. Assist in the preparation and review/approval of TINA-covered cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.

8. Work closely with Legal, functional counterparts, and company leadership.

9. Support special projects assigned by the Managing Director of Contracts, manage company data calls, and coordinate responses to internal and external audits.

Education, Experience and Certification

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience

Required

• 5 years of experience with a thorough understanding and broad application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration.

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, TINA, and CAS.

Preferred

• Experience with FAR Part 36 construction contracting.

License/Certification

Preferred

• CFCM and/or CPCM certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and assignments simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.

• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners and customers, including senior business unit leadership.

• Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiation strategies, and provide creative solutions.

• Strong knowledge of government contract terms and conditions, including FAR and DFAR clauses.

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with demonstrated ownership and follow-through.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Collaborative team player with a willingness to support business priorities and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Familiarity with centralized electronic document repositories, such as SharePoint or OneDrive.

Education, Experience and Certification

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience

Required

• 5 years of experience with a thorough understanding and broad application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, TINA, and CAS.

Preferred

• Experience with FAR Part 36 construction contracting.

License/Certification

Preferred

• CFCM and/or CPCM certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and assignments simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners and customers, including senior business unit leadership.
• Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiation strategies, and provide creative solutions.
• Strong knowledge of government contract terms and conditions, including FAR and DFAR clauses.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with demonstrated ownership and follow-through.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to support business priorities and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Familiarity with centralized electronic document repositories, such as SharePoint or OneDrive.

Financial Responsibilities

Financial Responsibility: No
Description: N/A

People Management

People Management Responsibility: No

This position does not have direct people-management responsibilities, including responsibility for employee time sheets or performance goals.

Salary: $135,000

Travel Requirements

Up to 5% travel may be required away from the employee’s primary work location.

Disclaimer

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the accountabilities of the position. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. Certain aspects of the position may change over time based on business needs, and such changes may not be immediately reflected in this description. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities necessary to qualify for and satisfactorily perform the position.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN J&J WORLDWIDE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH J&J WORLDWIDE SERVICES.