Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for our Beavercreek, Ohio and Fairfax, VA. office. He/She will be responsible for cradle-to-grave experience with Federal Contracts, Grants, Subcontracts and Procurement related activities. The ideal candidate should have management, proposal cost volume and day-to-day experience in contracts administration and requires independent judgment and identification, analysis and resolution of significant issues. Candidate will report directly to the Contracts Director and may mentor and supervise one or more staff members.

Responsibilities

Contract Management

Cradle to Grave Contracts Management.
Cost and business management proposal preparation
Review and negotiate terms of teaming and non-disclosure agreements
Process task orders and modifications
Compliance with contractual terms and conditions, flow down requirements
Identification of risk items and resolve/mitigate with the company's best interests in mind
Ensure contracts are in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, corporate policy and government regulations
Familiarity with AFRL and NASIC contracting processes

Subcontract Management

Review and analysis of contracts/subcontracts from a business perspective to ensure favorable terms for the company
Manage all subcontract issues & changes to contacts and ensure changes are communicated to the appropriate internal staff and subcontractors, as required
Procurement experience to include CPSR compliance

Skills/Experience

Strong interpersonal skills
Procurement Integrity, Ethics Rules - Fraud, Waste & Abuse
Knowledge of Contract Procurement Systems Review (CPSR)
Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions.Ability to operate with minimal direction, develop solutions for a variety of moderately complex problems and capable of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
Customer-focused with the capability to resolve moderately complex contracting issues with win-win solutions while meeting company requirements
Experience with setting pre-negotiation objectives and the proven negotiating skills to define strategies, lead negotiations and realize those objectives
Ability to lead, train and motivate program and department personnel in contract requirements and concepts
Supervisory Experience managing employees in Contracts, Subcontracts and Procurement

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university
+12 years of experience directly overseeing Federal government prime contracts and subcontracts
Knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFARS, other agency supplements, and applicable U.S. laws and regulations
Experience working with a variety of contract and subcontract types including Grants, Cost- reimbursement, FFP, T&M/LH, ID/IQs and others
Ability to interact effectively with internal technical staff, peers, and management, as well as externally with customers
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Global Comp

$130,000 - $180,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.