Job Description
Job Description
MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.
Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Position: Contracts Manager
MIKEL is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role as our Contracts Manager. The successful candidate will be an integral part of MIKEL’s Contracts, Supply Chain, and Property team.
Nature of Role: Reporting to the CFO, the Contracts Manager will focus on pre-contract activities including proposals and negotiation, administration, and close-out of government and commercial contracts.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively across all functions to advise and support competitive and sole source Request for Proposals (RFPs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Teaming Agreements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Provide advice on contractual rights and obligations, to include risk mitigation.
- Negotiating, including writing clauses for a variety of instruments that create commitments, e.g., Contracts, OTA’s, NDA’s, Teaming Agreements,
- Managing Contracts from the pre-contract stage all the way through closeout.
- Active participation in various Gate Reviews.
- Maintain official program records, including contracts and correspondence.
Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, and commercial terms and conditions, to negotiate all types of Government, commercial, and international contractual instruments and agreements.
- Candidates should be able to compile and analyze data, maintain historical information and engage in strategic priorities as needed.
- A bachelor’s degree: an advanced degree coupled with Contracts Management certification (i.e., CPCM) is preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in DoD contracts administration/negotiation/management of cost reimbursable and fixed-price contracts.
- Experience with Cost Point.
- Expert knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement); as well as experience with different contract types.
- Strong proposal development skills, solid negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of contract pricing principles, and the ability to apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, contract execution, and customer relationships.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills in dealing with competing priorities, deadlines, and in handling multiple tasks
- Working knowledge of international contracting, e.g., DCS, FMF and FMS, including ITAR, EAR, FCPA
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others
- Must possess excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills and be a source that provides solutions.
- Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Work Location: Newport RI
MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.
Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.