CONTRACTS MANAGER
Resonant Sciences LLC has an immediate opening for a Contracts Manager to join our Beavercreek, Ohio team. The position provides an opportunity to join an elite team and enhance the performance and profitability of an organization whose primary mission is to support our nation's War Fighters. The candidate for this position shall be self-starter who can work independently, with little guidance, operating within their supervisor’s intent. They should be a leader capable of working cooperatively with teams of all sizes and working with multiple interdependent groups working towards a common goal. To effectively interact and correspond with our customers, the candidate must be a quick learner and capable of understanding complex contractual language. They should also have an appropriate level of contracts management, business, and FAR/DFARs regulations acumen required to effectively formulate business strategies, answer regulatory questions, and be able to solve issues as they arise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Point of contact for the customer on all assigned contractual matters.
- Provides coordination with other departments as necessary in the preparation of responses to customer correspondence and other requests.
- Maintains close, professional interface with internal and external customer personnel (technical, administrative, and business).
- Reviews RFP requirements for contract risk, recommends appropriate exceptions/fallback positions accordingly to leadership for review.
- Develop, in conjunction with the Program Manager, negotiation strategies for all new awards and contract change activity.
MUST HAVES:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s/Juris Doctorate degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) is required.
- Majority of experience in a DoD-related contracting environment.
- Strong knowledge of FARs/DFARs regulations, commercial and DoD Policies
- Strong knowledge of all contract types and terms and conditions.
- Ability to problem solve - applying originality, creativity, and innovation.
- Strong skills to plan, organize, multi-task, prioritize, and execute assigned workload to meet multiple deadlines.
- Collaborate effectively with co-workers; work with other departments and management (both within Resonant Sciences and with the customer) in a professional manner.
- Ability to lead others in team building, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and risk management.
- Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read, analyze, comprehend, and communicate to the team complex contracts, terms, conditions, and regulations.
- Ability to lead program in customer negotiations and negotiate win-win solutions.
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers and contractors.
- Travel may be required
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience working with CostPoint
- Active TS security clearance.
- Knowledge of eSRS and small business subcontracting plan requirements.
- Previous experience working with highly sensitive and classified areas and programs.
WHO ARE WE?
Resonant Sciences is a research and development firm located in Dayton, Ohio focused on developing and transitioning innovative technologies and solutions to developmental and operational platforms. Our areas of expertise include radome and antenna design and fabrication, custom electronic solutions, RF measurements of materials and subsystems, and Electro Optical / Infrared modeling and measurements. Our technical staff is nationally recognized for contributions to their respective areas of specialization and have a proven ability to design, develop, and transition hardware from laboratory prototypes to real-world operational hardware. Resonant offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, health care cost sharing, and flexible work schedules.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.