Director of Contracts

Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG)

Director of Contracts Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG) is a fast growing, privately held, small business, government contracting company. SABG is both a woman-owned small business and a service disabled veteran owned small business providing superior technical support services to Government and Commercial Customers. SABG maintains a high performance culture that emphasizes superior quality, productivity, process improvement, recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. If you are driven with a "can-do" attitude and eager to support a fast growing company, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

JOB TITLE: Director of Contracts

REQUISITION #: VA-1256-24-HQ

CLEARANCE:Secret

LOCATION:Fairfax, VA

FLSA STATUS:Regular Full-Time Exempt

SUMMARY: SABG is currently seeking a Director of Contracts to support the Contract and Business needs of the company. The Director leads a contracts team responsible for supporting all company contract activities by providing expert guidance and advice regarding business management, contracts, subcontracts, as well as Quality Control and Joint Venture certifications. The Director will have a strong grasp of contract/legal issues as well as experience assessing financial, business, and compliance risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Review complex solicitations and prepare specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications. Prepare requests for proposals as needed for team input.
• Analyze, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Provide contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work, deliverable requirements, and other compliance issues on contract.
• Manage contract change control process.
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations on contractual issues.
• Analyze new laws, regulations, and contract trends for potential impact on business goals and objectives.
• Function as domain expert on selected areas and issues. Provide guidance to internal business teams relating to contract activity.
• Serve as focal point for communications with program, finance, and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.
• Prepare cost/business proposals, including the development and use of Excel-based pricing models.
• Assist in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes.
• Participate as needed in development of business alliance and partnering agreements.
• Support other business activities including, but not limited to, Mentor-Protg Program, joint venture formation/administration, and M&A activities.

SUPERVISION:Some supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to draft routine and non-routine contractual instruments.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, coupled with ability to identify required improvements to established policies.
• Knowledge of contracting concepts, and experience with the FAR, DFARS, and other supplements.
• Strong to excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Good presentation, leadership and team-building skills.
• Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required: BA/BS from an accredited college/university.
• Broad range of experience as a contracts representative with a federal contractor.
• Familiarity with quality assurance a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Skilled in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentations (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint a plus.

CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks, if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and/or procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS:SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact Beth Rodriguez at ([redacted].

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please call Beth Rodriguez at ([redacted] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Once you complete all steps we are notified of your completed application and we will review. For individuals who meet the requirements of the position, we will contact you and arrange next steps in the interview process.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled