Director of Contracts in Ventura County. Please see job description for details... The candidates need to have government contracting, international experience and some experience with commercial contracting. Salary is very competitive, plus bonus and relocation is available if necessary. Description *Partner with the International Business Area lead and team members to provide senior level competency for strategic development of business approaches and ownership of the complete spectrum of proposal, contract and agreement requirements within assigned Business Area. *Work cross-functionally with Business Area team members to include Program Management, Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering and other disciplines to achieve company objectives and maximize profitability of organization and minimize risk to the company. *Collaboratively develop strategic contracting approaches which may require the drafting, negotiation and administration of Teaming Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, MOUs/MOAs, etc. intended to maximize the value of the company. *Proactively anticipate potential issues and develop innovative contract solutions for Business Area opportunities. *Collaboratively develop and implement agreed upon strategies for negotiation of agreements and contracts including price and special provisions as warranted. Assume full Contract Management responsibilities (from proposal preparation to final contract close-out) for assigned Business Area contracts and agreements. *Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with customer counterparts and key customer personnel. *Directly monitor and manage proposals and new awards, contract change activity, to include implementation of formal contract changes as necessary and ensuring unauthorized work or scope creep is prevented. *Facilitate resolution of disputes and problems involving assigned contracts and agreements. *Directly monitor and manage contracts for compliance with terms and conditions and regulations as well as for performance to ensure cost, technical, quality, and all delivery and reporting requirements are successfully met. *Participate with Subcontracts and Purchasing personnel to assure compliance with applicable procedures, including the appropriate flow-down of prime contract requirements. *Implement and manage proprietary information protection via data rights assertions and trade secret policy and practice. *Assure full compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Job Requirements *Current expertise in International and Federal regulations, and relevant legal concepts; significant senior level experience in directly related International and DoD/Federal prime government contract administration/management, including background working full spectrum of contract types. *International and commercial contract experience desired. *Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic and technically focused environment. *Demonstrated business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem-solving. *Capability to contribute to strategic planning at all levels. *Ability to interact effectively with company management, business area leads, functional counterparts and team members in a professional manner. *Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation). *Demonstrated capability working successfully in a collaborative environment that inspires confidence in co-workers and customers. *Experience in training and mentoring. *Passion for the work and an ability to keep it in perspective. *Ten years of directly relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration, Finance, or related field) or equivalent experience is required. *Advanced degree preferred. *NCMA or other professional level certification(s) and/or related contracts coursework preferred. *Availability to travel as required. *Qualified to have access to data and technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). *Presently hold or capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret).
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 06:10:07 +0000
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