Senior Contracts Manager, Business Area

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Contract Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Contract Negotiations, Ensure Compliance, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Contracts, Proposal Preparation

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT’s Contracts and Acquisition Management Office (CAMO) is seeking a results-oriented Business Area Senior Contracts Manager, who as a working manager will oversee an Intelligence and Homeland Security Division (IHS) Business Area with responsibility for various types of U.S. Government contracts primarily within the areas of Information and Technology (IT) Services and Solutions, and Professional Services across various U.S. Government DoD component. As a key strategic business partner, the leader of this group will lead and manage a diverse organization of professionals and possess extensive contracts management and compliance experience.  This position will be an integral part of the Division leadership team and will report to GDIT's IHS Space, Cyber & Intelligence Sector Director of Contracts.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Directly oversee the work of the contracts professional staff within the Business Area
• Ensures internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives
• Provides advice, counsel and interpretation of contracts and acquisition requirements to various leaders
• Negotiates contract terms from proposal stage to program close-out in accordance with relevant regulations
• Serves as point of contact and trusted advisor with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems related to Business Area contracts
• Participate in proposal teams to include making decisions on pricing and scheduling strategies, compliance, mitigation of organizational conflicts of interest issues, coordination of requirements and proposal risk assessments
• Reviews solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Participates in program reviews, executive status briefings and customer engagements
• Coordinates with program leaders to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
• Participates and provides opinions on proposal and program strategies
• Engages with DoD component contracting counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participates in special projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, 9+ years of related experience in government contracting, subcontracts, new business, regulatory or contracts compliance required.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience in government contracting, subcontracts, new business, regulatory or contracts compliance
• Role Requirements: Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities. Experience in identifying risks in terms & conditions and facilitating the mitigation of those risks. Highly experienced with various contract types. Advanced knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and customer supplements. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to mentor and develop and lead training for team. Experience negotiating contract terms.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance with poly
• US citizenship required
• Location: This role will require working onsite at our GDIT facility in Chantilly, VA (5) days a week
• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Advanced degree preferred. Professional contracts certification a plus. Knowledge of Other Transaction Authority Contracts (OTAs) and commercial contracts desired.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $156,400 - $211,600. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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