Contracts Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, Martin Fed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers' missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field.

We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. Martin Fed's core values that set us apart are the following:

• Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more.
• Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo.
• Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships.
• Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity.

Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today!

Martin Fed is seeking a Contracts Manager in our Huntsville, AL corporate office. The Contracts Manager will report directly to the Chief Business Officer and will be responsible for all aspects of contracts, teaming, subcontracts, negotiating, purchasing, and more. The position requires a self-motivated, proactive individual with the ability to organize, problem‑solve, coordinate, and administer multiple assignments concurrently.

The successful candidate must be customer focused and possess (1) the ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex contracts & subcontract challenges; (2) excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings and new concepts to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership; (3) excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties;

(4) the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases.

• Manage all phases of contract administration - from negotiation to completion - ensuring compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and approve contractual documents to safeguard company posture and meet specifications.
• Serve as primary point of contact for contract activities, advising management on rights, obligations, and interpretation of terms.
• Identify and resolve legal or contractual issues, providing guidance on complex matters.
• Review solicitations and assist with proposals to protect company interests and establish contract/subcontract terms & conditions.
• Maintain current knowledge of government and commercial regulations impacting contracts.
• Collaborate with the Growth team and leadership on new business opportunities, manage agreements that protect company proprietary/confidential information and establish teaming agreements with partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Acquisition, Finance or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of contracts/acquisition experience. A Master's Degree can be substituted for (2) years of the required experience.
• 2+ years of contracts management experience in contracts.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish assigned tasks to meet deadlines.
• Experience with various contract types and GSA contracting.
• Experience with Joint Ventures.
• Requires a working knowledge of FAR and agency FAR supplements, business practices and government contracting policies and procedures.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.
• Experience with Purchasing on a FAR based government contract.

• JAMIS experience is a plus.
• NCMA Certification, CFCM/CCCM/CPCM
• Be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of DoD security clearance, if required.

• General office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Some walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying of light items such as papers and books.
• Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity…