Location: Colorado Springs,CO, USA
Ready for What's Next? Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Government Contracts Manager to join the team, with the following responsibilities:
* Serves as the Contractual Liaison to internal and external stakeholders during the acquisition lifecycle
* Completes required contractual documentation during acquisition lifecycle: Reps and Certs, Business Certifications, Data Rights, assists in review of terms and conditions, intellectual property and data rights, customer requirements, and government regulations
* Responsible for contract proposal management to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as ensure compliance with customer requirements and government regulations
* Ensures industry best practices during the acquisition lifecycle
* Assists in the creation and negotiation of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Terms and Conditions, Subcontracts
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple efforts in tandem
* Provides weekly status on active proposal efforts to Kratos Contracts Team
* Assists in the development and/or improvement of Kratos processes and tools
* Organizes, Manages and Updates the Contractual Proposal Data Library
* Provide active, creative, and business oriented solutions as part of reviewing RFPs, statement of works, schedules, and deliverables
* Assist in the evaluation of organizational conflict of interest (OCI) issues and prepare mitigation strategies as necessary
* Provide guidance on contractual matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures
* Establish and maintain excellent customer relations both internally and externally
* Knowledge of legal implications and requirements of contract clauses including contract administration functions required to ensure compliance with contract documents and monitor subcontractor performance, negotiate necessary changes, and resolve issues
* Experience with managing and administrating various contract types (CR, T&M, FFP, IDIQ, etc.)
* Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and other government procurement regulations
* Proficient computer skills (MS Word & Excel). Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills
* Ability to work with moderate supervision, have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated
* Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
* 2 - 5 years minimum Government Contract or related experience
* Contract Administration Experience to include SBIR phase III
* Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
Preferred Skills and Experience
* SharePoint experience
* Costpoint experience
* TS/SCI Security Clearance
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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $90,000-$140,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.