Contracts Manager
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Company Description: </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">LMR Technical Group (LMR) is a professional services company that specializes in providing Warfighter Training, Human Performance Optimization, Operational Support, Joint Readiness, Data Analytics, and Integrated Logistics Support to Department of Defense and Federal Customers. LMR has more than 200 employees located at 50 locations around the world. LMR is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with corporate offices in Dallas, Texas and Fort Walton Beach, Florida. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">LMR is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our rapidly growing corporate team and manage all facets of the Contracting and Pricing Department. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Location: </span>Remote</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Job Description:</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">LMR is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team. This position oversees scheduling, pricing, technical performance of client's programs and cradle to grave contracting. The position will support proposal development, contract negotiation and contract compliance.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Responsibilities & Duties:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Lead cradle to grave contracting process.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Administer contracts including support of negotiations, preparing correspondence, and maintaining documentation.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Perform commonly used contracting methods related to pre-award, post-award and/or price/cost analysis functions to perform well-defined and precedent contract actions.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Serve as a liaison with Government and commercial contractors regarding contracting issues.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Participate in program reviews, status briefings, and customer interaction whenever the contracting office is involved.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Maintain updates and communicates bid and proposal information. Initiates and maintains a network of communication with contracting specialists/officers.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Use best judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations, and in recommending solutions to problems encountered.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Manage company contract files in accordance with acquisition regulations.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Administer and/or closeout contracts in accordance with regulatory guidance and procedures.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Maintain journals or ledgers of an accounting system and balance and reconcile accounts.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Review invoices and statements verifying information, ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolve with the submitting unit determining accounts involved.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Review transactions and processing material for application with accounting.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Analyze and reconcile operating reports (contacting units, researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance).</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Develop and manage subcontract agreements.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Prepare modifications for subcontractor actions to include contracts, purchase/delivery/task orders, blanket purchase agreements, indefinite delivery contracts as necessary.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Review Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Review and interpret RFP/RFQ documentation with Team Lead and pursuit personnel to develop solicitation questions impacting pricing.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Participates in preparation of proposals including pricing and scheduling details and coordination of requirements. Assist in the Pricing Volume content development and publication prior to submission.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Develop cost/price proposal exhibits to convey the appropriate information necessary to convey our cost/price data effectively and compliantly. Define pricing requirements in the proposal planning/ scheduling process. Assist in the development and communication of pricing and subcontracting strategies for proposals and execute those strategies.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Coordinate review of the pricing volumes with management.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Mentor staff to ensure their understanding of procurement terms, methodologies and processes; how to prepare contract files and associated electronic documentation and procurement actions (e.g., contract, order, mod) for execution.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Other related duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Required Qualifications:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Bachelor's Degree with focus in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods or organization and management. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">10+ years of experience in federal contracting.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">DAWIA or FAC-C Level III (Desired).</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Intimate Knowledgeable of the FAR and DFARS.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">General knowledge of the proposal life cycle as well as contract types, including fixed-price, cost, T&M/FPLH, GSA Schedules, BPA/IDIQs; Commercial and State & Local a plus.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Familiar with Federal or State/Local solicitation pricing requirements and evaluation criteria.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience with Concepts of Cost vs. Price and general knowledge of cost accounting structures for direct and indirect costs.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Ability to accurately develop and maintain pricing models, summarize data and perform peer validation / auditing functions. Ability to perform complex cost and/or price analysis functions.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">In-depth working knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Knowledgeable and experienced using electronic media, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power-Point, etc.).</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent writing skills and ability to communication effectively both orally and in writing.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.</span><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">MBA or Master's Degree.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proficiency in the use of COSTPOINT accounting enterprise resource planning platform.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Previous experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. (Eligible to pass Federal security clearance process.) Please visit the following link for more information: </span><a href="https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Security/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Security/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/</a></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"><br></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Physical Requirements:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Expected Salary:</span> $90,000 - 125,000 per year. Salary will be based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, training, certifications and work location.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> <span style="font-weight: bold">Benefits Include:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">401(k)</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Paid Time Off</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Paid Holidays</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Employee Assistance Program</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Continuing Education Reimbursement Program</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">About LMR:</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">LMR is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">LMR Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">If you are a qualified applicant with a disability in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at</span> <a href="mailto:hr@lmrtec.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hr@lmrtec.com</a>. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">EOE Disability/Veteran.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EEOC Know Your Rights</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">E-Verify Participation Poster</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Right to Work Poster</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Employee Polygraph Protection Act Poster</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FMLA Poster</a></span></p>