Job Title: Contracts Manager III

Job Duration: 12 Months Contract – W2

Job Location: 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810 (Hybrid)

Note:

Merc works on 9/80. Basic hours are 8-6, Mon – Thurs (9-hour days), Fridays alternate between 8-hour day and 9/80 flex Friday off.

Hybrid – 2-3 days a week in office desired

The top 3-5 desirable attributes/qualifications soft skills –

1) self-starter,

2) work independently,

3) work well under pressure,

4) establish and maintain internal and external relationships,

5) identify risks and recommend mitigations

Top 3-5 mandatory and/or minimum requirements

1) experience with both DoD (primarily working with prime contractors vs. USG direct) and Commercial customers;

2) strong written and verbal communication skills;

3) ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Description:

Required Qualification:

• Bachelors in business, Management, or other related field(s).
• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in Contract Administration/Business Management/Finance role with direct Government Defense or Prime customers.
• Experience with USG, Prime and Commercial contracts.
• Experience with standard defense contract types such as Cost Reimbursable (CR), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), etc. and with all phases of contracting from pre-solicitation through completion/termination and contract closeout.
• Familiarity with US Government regulations (FAR/DFARs) required with emphasis in acquisitions governed by Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services and Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation.
• Provide analytical, financial and negotiation skills. Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Outlook) as well as Adobe Acrobat required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance, Secret or higher within 1 year of employment.
• US Citizenship required.
• Travel: As required, estimated less than 10%