Contracts Manager

The Manager, Contracts will be a working Manager providing the day to day supervision for the contract administration team and also administrating a limited number of DOD and commercial contracts.

This person also provides contract team with guidance on contract risk analysis and provides feedback to the Business Unit.



* This position is a working Manager not only providing the day to day supervision for the contract administration team but administrating a limited number of DOD and commercial contracts as well.


* Establishes a high level of team participation and interaction to ensure quality/responsiveness is highest priority in every stage of the contract period of performance.


* Provides leadership to the contracts administration team in the areas of pre and post contract administration functions.


* Provides contract team with guidance on contract risk analysis and provides feedback to the business units.


* Be a generally recognized authority in the discipline of contract administration by persons outside of the Contracts organization


* Provide demonstrated added value to the business operation at the program level.


* Serve as the company's representative to external customer Contracts and procurement personnel.


* Serve as a lead in the development and formalization of the various processes and procedures for the department,


* Ability act as team leader or participate as part of a team in complex negotiations.


* Necessary to insure compliance with company policies and government regulations.


* Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.


* Authorities:



* To access product information as needed for cost, pricing and contract negotiation.


* To discuss contract information within the company at all levels as needed.


* To request critical financial information as needed.


* Other abilities as determined by supervisor.

Business Relationships:


* Company Customers


* Company personnel


* Company personnel at other sites


* Company Senior Management


* Affiliated ESA Companies Contracts & Program staffs


* ESL Contract, Program & Finance Staff

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)


* Bachelor's degree required (May be waived by the VP & General Counsel)


* Preferred degree in Business Administration, Contract Administration, Economics, Law.


* 15+ years of functional experience using skill set


* 3-5 years of management experience


* 15+ years of industry experience


* Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):



* ESD


* Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities


* Advanced and effective oral and written communications skills, including ability to prepare and deliver information concisely orally and in writing.


* Proven ability to write and edit business material.

A writing sample will be required.


* Advanced and effec...