Contracts Manager

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The Contracts Manager will effectively enforce prime contracts awarded by Federal Government Agencies as well as subcontracts and purchase orders awarded to contractors and suppliers. Communicate with government personnel, subcontractors, maintain contract files, manage document tracking databases, review contractor invoices for accuracy, investigate contract problems, and provide other forms of contract support. The Contracts Manager must be positive, resourceful, proactive, and efficient while maintaining an approachable and professional presence to internal and external audiences.

In addition, the incumbent must have a passion for details, a strong customer‑service approach, and a keen understanding of how to improve processes. The Contracts Manager will perform other duties as needed.

The Contracts Manager supports the needs of the department through the preparation of various contract documents and activities such as:

• Collaborate with owners, subcontractors, lawyers
• Proposals in response to solicitations
• Change order proposals
• Subcontracts, purchase orders, and modifications thereto
• Draft correspondence to the government and/or subcontractors
• Provide administrative support for multiple projects
• Advise other Healtheon team members on processes and procedures
• Coordinate with legal counsel
• Maintain an in‑depth knowledge and working understanding of the federal government acquisition environment through membership and subscriptions to professional journals/organizations
• Maintain audit‑ready contract files

Minimum 5 years of business experience in the performance, administration and management of federal government prime contracts and subcontracts. Degree preferred. Construction experience a plus.

• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office—PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Opportunity management—CMIC a plus
• Results‑oriented with a high attention to detail, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of commercial contracting methods, particularly as they relate to subcontracts under federal prime contracts
• Intimate familiarity and ability to quickly research FAR/DFARS and agency supplements and regulations for current rules regarding laws and regulations such as BAA and ITAR
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision at times and within a fast‑paced multi‑task environment
• Strong problem‑solving and negotiation skills
• Exceptional customer support attitude—both internal and external customers
• Ability to analyze technical program issues for presentation to the management team after having done appropriate investigation and using sound business judgment to determine appropriate course of action with recommended solutions
• Hands‑on experience with all contract types—particularly FFP, T&M, IDIQ multiple award construction contracts, design/build
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks with multiple deadlines
• Flexibility to re‑prioritize tasks multiple times a day as new issues arise that require immediate attention
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance or business sensitivity
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go “above and beyond” to get the job done

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