Contract and Proposal Management Lead

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Contract and Proposal Management Lead to join our Client's team.

Description of Duties:

The Contracts & Proposals Management Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Supervise, lead, and mentor the Contracts and Proposals team
• Ensure contract and proposal deliverable timelines and requirements are met for the IRES contract and all task orders.
• Support Contracts and Proposals Manager in daily administration of contracts and proposals
• Provide training and guidance to members of the Contracts and Proposals team
• Manage proposal and award activities for IRES contract and all task orders
• Develop effective contracting solutions which mitigate or minimize potential risk to Jacobs
• Brief senior leadership on contracts and proposal status, as well as key issues impacting financial and technical performance
• Develop, maintain, and enforce processes for contractual administration and proposal administration, to include areas such as contract modifications, limitations of funds, proposal development, and other areas assigned by the Contracts and Proposals Manager
• Support task orders teams as business advisor, and in identifying and resolving contractual concerns with the Government customer
• Lead contract discussions and negotiations with the Government customer
• Draft and review contractual documents such as Limitation of Funds notifications, Memorandums, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA), and Notifications of Change
• Develop, edit, and audit proposal documents, to include Basis of Estimate (BOEs), Bill of Materials (BOM), Cost
• Proposal, and other documents as required by the Government customer
• Track proposal due dates and develop and maintain schedules with task order teams
• Analyze proposed costs and review for accuracy
• Lead proposal kick-off and development meetings
• Track, report, and resolve costs in excess for all task orders
• Support internal and external stakeholders, to include Government customers, Directors, Project Managers, and Finance Teams
• Approve contract modifications in the Amentum financial system
• Maintain contract files in SharePoint and internal shared drive
• Conduct other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to effectively manage a team of Contracts Administrators and Proposal Analysts
• Be able to perform tasks successfully with minimal guidance under short timelines
• Be able to manage shifting work priorities
• Be experienced in professional interactions with Government customers
• Be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as with others in a collaborative environment
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be responsive, flexible, organized, and have a strong attention to detail

Basic Requirements:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 14 years of general experience; Associate degree and 12 years of general experience, Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of general experience, or a Master’s degree and 8 years of general experience
• Must have 8 years of directly related experience in one or more of the following areas: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Business Administration, Business Management, or Earned Value Analysis
• Must have 2 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have experience and familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Prior contract administration or contract management experience preferred
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certification

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities