Senior Contract Manager

Kratos C5ISR Modular Systems is currently seeking a Senior Contract Manager to negotiate contracts with customers and execute and comply with all stated contractual and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• iResponsible for contract negotiations and associated change orders, revisions, etc., within set dollar limitations.
• Acts as Gichner Shelter Systems agent in signing contracts within set dollar limitations.
• Issues job releases, budgets, and changes as required to the functional areas, which communicate contractual requirements.
• Protects the organization from assuming program cost and schedule impacts without recourse when such changes are customer driven.
• Act as a facilitator in internal and external meetings.
• Responsible for correspondence with the customer regarding all contractual issues and resolving open issues.
• Responsible for submittal and tracking of contract reports and data items.
• Directs invoicing of contract data items and milestone billings.
• Responsible for contract close-out.
• Initiates warranties and claims investigation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has supervisory responsibilities. Directly manages Subcontract Managers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: ii

• iAbility to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree in busines displine
• 5+ years of contract experience, inlcuding negotiation, administration, and compliance with Federal DoD prime/subcontracts in the defense aerospace industry.
• Experience with government regulations (FAR/DFAR/ITAR), export licenses and associated intentional issues, contract structure, and preparation of agreements.iiWill advise contract administrators regarding complex contractual matters and risks and interface with prime contractors/governmental personnel regularly. Requires strong negotiation, superior interpersonal, and outstanding communication skillsioccasional travel.