Contracts Manager

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation • Beltsville, MD • 1h ago

A well-established, growing engineering firm providing products and technical services to the DOW, other Federal entities and commercial customers. ~175 employees, many in mechanical engineering disciplines, work across three operating units.

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 base salary, depending on qualifications, plus discretionary annual bonus. Subsidized healthcare, 401K, and range of other employee benefits Location : Greater Laurel, MD. Full-time; no regular remote work.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, include disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law

Reflecting the company's diversity for its size, the Director of Contracts role has a broad scope, including the following:

Contract Management

Serve as primary POC for contracting personnel in Government, non-Government customers, and other external stakeholders

Review solicitations, identify requirements, risks, and compliance obligations

Prepare responses to reps, certs, and other conditions

Draft and review subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, etc.

Monitor contract funding, deliverables, and POPs; initiate modifications as needed.

Administer the company's portfolio of contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M & IDIQ @types)

Maintain accurate contract files in accordance with CPSR and company standards

Prepare for and participate in Federal contract compliance audits (DCAA, DCMA)

Manage contract closeout process, ensuring all deliverables and financial obligations are met

Archive contract documentation per company policy and regulatory requirements

Bid and Proposal

Support all operating divisions at a detailed level in proposal development, with emphasis on cost and pricing aspects

Organize and schedule efforts for complex responses, including T&Cs, compliance matrices, risk assessments, etc.

Financial & General Management

Perform or direct customer invoicing on monthly or billing-event basis

Oversee Accounts Receivable function

Key contributor to revenue and cost recognition decisions for financial reporting

Participate in regular reviews and analysis of financial results

Lead and manage a small Contracts staff

Collaborate closely with divisional operating management and with other corporate management. No Contracts Dept "silo"

Advise and participate with executive management in resource planning, risk assessments and workforce compliance for all contract requirements

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

Minimum Bachelor's degree. Business, Contracts, Finance/Accounting, Law or related

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contracts work with direct Federal contracting exposure

DOW contracting experience very strongly preferred

Experience in a products business preferred. (Candidates with services-only experience are at a disadvantage)

Some experience in a purely commercial environment is a plus

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Secret-level DOW security clearance a plus

Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, SBA rules, and other applicable Federal contracting regulations

Strong understanding of DCAA and DCMA methods, particularly indirect cost structures

Certifications (preferred): NCMA CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM; DAWIA

Solid foundation in financial and cost accounting

Ability to understand manufacturing processes, and utilize direct and indirect manufacturing cost data and structures for contract purposes

Flexibility to work with less formal commercial contracting practices

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