Chief Government Contracts Manager
CONTACT:
Peter Gosule
Managing Director
The PeterSan Group, Inc.
1450 Broadway, 15th Floor (Please note new address)
New York, NY 10018
www.petersan.com
212/981-4500
By way of introduction, I am a Principal with The PeterSan Group (www.petersan.com), a leading legal search firm based in New York. We are conducting a search for a client, a Fortune 75 company, that is seeking a Chief Government Contracts Manager for a $5 billion global business unit.
The Chief Government Contracts Manager reports to the Vice President and General Counsel with a matrix reporting relationship to the Chief Financial Officer. This position is responsible for contract formation, contract negotiations and contract administration of complex U.S. Government Federal Procurement, international and/or commercial contracts.
Additional responsibilities include:
* Responsible for requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Reporting Requirements as required by Subpart 4.15 and clause 52.204-11.
* Have an understanding of an Earned Value Reporting Requirements.
* Responsible for negotiating complex terms and conditions, performing risk analysis/mitigation, developing alternate language and providing recommendations for negotiating acceptable terms.
* Drafts, negotiates, and approves of PIAs, MOAs, and MOUs.
* Understands the hierarchy of contractual issues
* Probes for unstated needs and expectations.
* Maintains in-depth familiarity with the details of each assigned contract (i.e. special/general provisions, prices, delivery, profit or fee, change status, restrictive clauses, etc.).
* Works closely with Program Management, Finance, Subcontracts, and International Trade compliance (Export Control) to insure a cohesive team.
Basic Qualifications
* 4 year degree
* 7-10 years experience in government contract negotiation and administration
* 15% travel required
Additional Qualifications
* Government Contracts Related degree or JD (Law Degree) strongly preferred
* Self-starter with ability to work independently, demonstrating sound business judgment, in fast moving environment.
* Ability to work within the hierarchy and matrix of a multi-national company.
* Excellent problem solving, decision making, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers at all organizational levels in independent and often stressful situations.
* Strategic/critical thinking with the ability to analyze details for achieving program objectives.
* Thinks strategically, critically and analyzes details for achieving program objectives.
* Sets clear expectations. Establishes priorities, informs management as appropriate; draws on team members for early resolution makes timely and logical decisions.
* Communicates concerns and issues clearly to the organization.
* Quickly adapts to changing circumstances.
* Supports and influence others, fosters change through Functional Transformation leadership.