Icf
ContractsManager
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“Contracts Manager at Icf. Skills: Contract administration, Proposal development, Team leadership. Handle multiple proposal negotiations. Handle contract award”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Infrequent travel, East Coast business hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years contracts administration, 3+ years management experience, 5+ years state and local experience, 3+ years leading business/price proposals, 5+ years client procurement requirements
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree, Experience supporting MSAs, Experience supporting IDIQs, Experience supporting GWACs, Experience supporting BPAs, Experience with Commercial clients, Experience with U.S. Government agencies, Experience with State and Local clients, Working knowledge of FAR, Working knowledge of federal regulations, CFCM certification, CPCM certification
What You'll Do.
Handle multiple proposal negotiations
Handle contract award
Handle contract administration
Establish working relationships
Understand strategic goals
Understand operational goals
Translate goals into contracting practices
Develop business/price volumes
Assess contract obligations
Assess contract provisions
Advise on contract revisions
Notify management of non-compliance
Notify management of problems
Advise on contractual rights
Advise on contractual obligations
Interpret terms and conditions
Interpret government regulations
Coordinate agreements
Coordinate contract documents
Coordinate legal documents
Support activities in diverse markets
Maintain active project portfolio
Ensure effective support
Ensure efficient support
Lead business volume reviews
Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements
Ensure compliance with corporate policies
Provide leadership to team members
Provide oversight to team members
Develop negotiation skills
Develop cost/price proposal skills
Develop contract administration skills
Ensure team development
Ensure proactive maintenance of contracts documentation
Handle multiple priorities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Senior management; Company-wide leadership
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
ICF is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a team of contract administrators in a growing and dynamic group with a broad client base in state, local and commercial contracts, with occasional federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have management experience, a great attitude, a keen eye for detail, be flexible, and willing to think “outside the box”. He/she must be comfortable with 1) customer interaction, 2) working with geographically diverse internal/external customers and management, 3) have extensive experience independently leading the development of and responsibility for business/price proposals, 4) performing hands-on contract administration, and 5) managing a team of contracts administrators. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with senior management in the department as well as company-wide leadership teams. This position can be based out of any ICF office in the United States with the requirement that you will need to work primarily East Coast business hours. This position is 100% Remote in the 48 contiguous United States. Candidates in the Reston, VA area will be on a hybrid schedule at our corporate headquarters. Infrequent travel to other ICF offices or customer locations may be required. **Key Responsibilities:** * Ability to independently handle multiple proposals negotiations, contract award and administration of the resultant contracts in a fast-paced environment. * Establish effective working relationships with senior account leaders and program team members. Understands both strategic and operational goals and translates them into effective contracting practices. * Independently develops business/price volumes to address requirements and mitigates risk consistent with sound business practices, company policies, and government regulations. * Proactively assesses critical contract obligations and contract provisions, to include gaps and risks. * Advises on contract revisions to better meet the needs of the Client and I
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