Contracts Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Hybrid 3 days remote/ 2 days in office in either our Annandale, VA or Gaithersburg, MD locations

Required Experience: 7-10 years of prior relevant experience

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related curriculum

Description:

• The Contracts Manager is responsible for administration of Government contracts and subcontracts and provides guidance on complex contractual issues to support our Corporate office across multiple agencies and programs. 

• Provide data and support for proposals, negotiate and administer contracts, subcontracts and consultant agreements for government and commercial projects in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. 

• Draft and negotiate Nondisclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements in support of proposals.

• Develop strong relationships with Government Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, CORs and suppliers/subcontractors.  Serve as the singular point-of-contact for contractual matters for PingWind. 

• Maintain records, correspondence and documentation related to proposals, contracts, subcontracts on Corporate SharePoint drive.  

• Coordinate with Program Managers to provide guidance on contractual requirements, technical issues, and ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.

• Communicate contract-related matters and information to internal stakeholders. 

• Monitor contract funding and process modifications and draft correspondence related to extensions or renewal in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

• Regularly interact and collaborate with Program Managers, other Contracts Dept. staff, Project Control, Finance/Accounting, Business Development.

• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.

Requirements:

Required Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Must have strong working knowledge of Federal Government contracts, subcontracts, all contract types and of FAR/DFARS clauses to effectively manage a variety of contracts and subcontracts

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with executive management and staff regarding Contracts

• Must have excellent negotiation and judgment skills for interpreting complex contractual terms and conditions

• Action-oriented, self-motivated individual who can lead a team and work independently with strong organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related curriculum and 7-10 years of prior relevant experience with Federal Government contract and subcontract administration.

Desirable Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Familiarity with Joint Ventures and JV Operating Agreements

• Functional knowledge of Deltek CostPoint and SharePoint is highly desirable

• Strong Excel spreadsheet skills for preparing budgets, pricing and reports

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays

• Paid Time Off starting at 5 hours per pay period (120 hours per year)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Three Medical Plans, PPO Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 401k with generous employer match

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Continuing education assistance

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance/AD&D

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health and Wellness benefits including Calm Health app subscription and Wellhub gym membership subsidy

• Voluntary insurance plans including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life/AD&D, and Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law