LinQuest is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. An active TS/SCI is required for this position.

The Contracts Manager will administer contracts of varying complexity and types through the full product lifecycle including contract formation, execution and closeout.

**This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.**

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership guidance on contract requirements including FAR & DFARS terms.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Prepares reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
• Monitor contract performance, prepare modifications, and determine the necessary course of action to resolve issues impacting contract performance.
• Supervisory tasks.
• General contract administration support including negotiating terms and conditions, closeouts, proposal review and preparations, day to day contract administration tasks.
• Update contract related information in contract management system and other databases.
• Support data gathering and internal and external audit reviews of various contract records.
• Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies.
• Regular and proactive interface and effective collaboration is required with program, technical and operations organizations in order to provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FAR and DFARS changes and communicate impact to current and existing contracts.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Assist in training newly assigned contracts staff including supporting the creation of training aides
• Oversee work assignments and evaluate performance of subordinates.
• Provide audit support and provide advice to senior management regarding policies and procedures.
• All duties and responsibilities are not necessarily listed, and those listed are intended as a guide to the general nature of the position.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, law, contract management, accounting, supply management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in U.S. Government (FAR/DFARS) Contracting.
• Ability to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, pricing, business management, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies.
• Prior experience with various contract types such as IDIQs, Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
• Ability to quickly comprehend business deals, provide strategic input, and effectively tailor the agreements to better meet company objectives.
• Experienced leader.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Experience with responding to DCMA and DCAA audit inquiries.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with GSA Schedules.
• Experience in drafting terms and conditions.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM) or similar.

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $134,692 - $169,829 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Benefits

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits.