Technical Contracts Manager

A Fortune 50 financial services company in McLean, VA is currently seeking a new Technical Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

Responsibilities:

The Technical Contracts Manager will:

Support company business objectives by negotiating, executing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts for the acquisition of goods and services

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts

Lead negotiations on contract modifications with stakeholder input

Provide assistance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, requirements, risk management, and mitigation strategies

Ensure the level of effort and attention to detail is commensurate with the complexity, value, and risk associated with the acquisition

Establish an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements

Coordinate review of contracts or purchase agreements with Procurement Management and in conjunction with Office of General Counsel, as required

Perform cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness

Interpret contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate guidance

Lead negotiations on contract modifications

Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related field

Experience in Contract Law terms/conditions.

Experience in acquisition planning, strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration, pricing analysis, and acquisition related requirements

Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute and manage contracts

Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts

Significant experience in written bid/proposal preparation

Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies

Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards

Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations