Contracts & Procurement Manager

Overview

Nakupuna Companies is looking for a Contract & Procurement Manager. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys all stages of the contract lifecycle. This position presents an exciting opportunity to support implementation of new systems in an organization where teams and individuals are receptive to change and eager to collaborate.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Pre-award functions such as market research, solicitation review, proposal prep, teaming agreements, and subcontract solicitations
• Contract administration, such as contract kick-off, monitoring compliance, reporting requirements, resolving contractual issues as they arise, and negotiating agreements and processing procurements made under the contracts
• Contract closeouts and subcontract closeouts
• Issuing Request for Quote/Request for Proposals to vendors/ Subcontractors
• Assist with proposals (reviewing solicitation clauses and requirements, compliance, screening Organizational Conflict of Interest)
• Agreement negotiation (contract, subcontract, supplier) and documenting the negotiation
• Maintaining complete Contract records and documentation
• Maintaining complete Procurement records in accordance with DFARS Business Systems criteria for a compliant Purchasing System (i.e., Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR))
• Maintaining contract/ subcontract data to support routine reporting requirements, such as Small Business Subcontract Plan reporting, Service contract, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), etc.
• Managing and developing the contract team 

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Aside from experience in any or all of the job duty areas, candidates should have demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills, be highly organized themselves as well as organized in team efforts, and must possess ability to prioritize and effectively communicate priorities. Candidate should also be proficient to advanced user in MS Excel. Must a U.S. citizen.

 

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or Associates with 2 additional years of Federal contract or procurement experience.

 

Required:

• 10-15+ years experience in DoD or Federal Contracts Administration.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation and familiarity with agency supplements.
• Exposure to multiple contract types.
• Familiarity with GSA Schedule and GWAC.
• Familiar with use of Gov contracting websites such as sam.gov, SBA, CPARS, FPDS, FSRS, etc.

Desired:

• CostPoint experience is a plus, especially CostPoint CMS.
• Experience with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contracts.
• Subcontracts experience.
• Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) knowledgeable.
• Contract/Subcontract closeout.
• Professional Certification(s) (e.g., CCCM, CPCM, CFCM, CCMA, PMP).
• (Legal study/law degree would be a plus).

Pay range for this position is from $104,000 per year to $140,000 per year. Exact rate of pay will be based on position, location and experience level.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME