Description: Manages a variety of government, international, and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Provides on-site advice to the company’s business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.The Contract Manager may manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).

Key responsibilities may include:

• Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to the best solution
• Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc
• Manages daily workload of assigned Contract Management personnel and project or business personnel assisting with the contract management function
• Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and CMS, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
• Acts as liaison between the company and its clients/vendors
• Responsible for assigned Contract Management, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance
• Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the engagement
• May provide training to Contract Management personnel
• Meet travel requirements, when applicable

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years contract management experience
• 3+ years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts within the Federal Government industry
• 3+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role
• University/College Degree (Bachelors or equivalent)

Professional Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, mathematical and analytical skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to be flexible and work in a problem-solving environment

Preferred Skills:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles