Contracts Manager
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Walsingham Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated Contracts professional. Within Walsingham Group, the Contracts Manager is entrusted with building trust and respect with our acquisition customers; performing negotiations and contract management duties in all phases of our Programs, from pre-award through the full development, production, and sustainment lifecycle. The Contracts function is a strategic business partner responsible for building lasting relationships and delivering balanced and equitable business deals thus ensuring the long-term, mutual success of Walsingham Group and its Customers.As such, the ideal candidate will be able to impact business outcomes, collaborate across the business and with other functions, cultivate relationships with DoD, Intelligence, and Commercial Customers and shape and draft creative business solutions.Responsibilities:

Provide government contractual expertise and leadership;

Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officers or Contracting Officer Representatives;

Negotiate price, terms, and conditions with clients;

Negotiate NDAs and TAs;

Participate in the development and review of proposals;

Establish excellent working relationships with Program Managers and other internal stake holders;

Conduct OCI screenings;

Perform risk assessments and recommending mitigation approaches;

Interpret contract terms and handling subsequent issues;

Process export licenses and documentation; and

Actively participate in client meetings and reviews.

Additionally, the Contracts Manager will:

Work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments to include proposals and contract risk reviews;

Apply business acumen and Government acquisition knowledge to develop opportunity shaping and negotiation strategies;

Proactively advise management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks;

Support and lead negotiations;

Ensure compliance with Walsingham Group Contracts policies and guidelines as well as with US Government regulations; and

Influence internal and external stakeholders through use of facts, policies, and acquisition best practices.

Key Qualifications:

Current or recent National Security Clearance at the TS level and ability to obtain SCI level clearance and willingness to consent to a government-sponsored Counterintelligence Security Polygraph

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or graduate degree.

5+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating US Government and commercial agreements;

A demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of US Government Acquisition Regulations

Adept at contract analysis;

The aptitude to work on diverse contractual issues simultaneously;

The ability to frame, draft and negotiate agreements;

Excellent presentation and communication skills;

Strong work ethic with a commitment to ensure that all deadlines are met on time and with a high degree of quality;

The skill to be persuasive while maintain a positive customer and/or teammate relationship;

Affirmative Action/EEO statement Walsingham Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.