Contracts Manager - Defense
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for leading activities associated with contracting and proposals for major defense programs, pursuing product development, and production of defense products used in defense vehicles. Lead activities from opportunity identification, contract award, execution, and program closeout. Develop contracting plans and supporting proposal plans through contract execution and closeout, for both U.S. Government and International contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Capture Team activities to address the proper contract elements.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert and a resource for Contracts Managers with respect to Allison Transmission Inc. (ATI) policies, ATI procedures, departmental procedures, ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFAR requirements and methods of conducting business with Government personnel.
• Subject matter expert in Government and International contracting
• Subject matter expert in Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, Time and Material contracting.
• Subject Matter Expert in Commercial Item determination and procurements
• Develop/report on contract key business metrics/deliverables.
• Lead the process and deliver contractual elements on schedule.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Negotiate with USG and other Prime Contractors
• Knowledge of Change Modification process
• Contract Close-out
• Manage Contract Invoicing and Receivables
• CDRL/SDRL tracking.
Key Performance Measures:
• Accuracy
• Turnaround Time
• Compliance with Government and ATI regulations
Qualifications: Required:
o Bachelor’s in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent
Preferred:
o Master’s in Business Administration
Experience Required:
o Minimum of 7 years’ experience
o Government and International Contracting and Proposal development and contracting
o Cross functional / Matrix Organization experience.
o Defense Wheeled and Tracked vehicle experience.
o Defense & Aerospace Contract Management experience
o Product Development and Production experience Preferred:
o Allison Transmission defense product knowledge
Competencies and Behaviors:
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Fostering Inclusion
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Self-Development
• This individual will be highly proficient in the planning and execution of both International and United States Government contracts and will have prior related job experience.
Scope Factors:
• Fully seasoned professional role: Has extensive experience in a field of study that are accountable for enterprise-wide projects and/or processes.
• No direct management responsibilities.
• Frequently interacts with leadership up direct management chain and direct team members. Occasionally interacts with peers within broader function or across functions.
• Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
• Routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert.
• Proactively identifies, defines, and solves the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business.
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices.
• Acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but is not a supervisor.
• Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions / best practices.
• Work may impact across multiple cross functional teams and influences management decisions with medium term risk associated with outcomes.
EOE (Veteran/Disability)
