Contracts Administration Manager jobs in the United States

Overview

ViaPath is looking for a Contracts Administration Manager to join our growing team who will be responsible for contracts and subcontracts administration. 

Position to be remote based with a preference for the Northern Virginia area to attend meetings at the corporate headquarters in Falls Church, VA as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior level cradle-to-grave contracts and subcontract administration primarily for state and local government contracts as well as commercial contracts
• Draft and negotiate NDA’s, TA’s, Vendor, Subcontract and Consulting Agreements and amendments
• Review RFIs, RFQs, and RFP’s to ensure compliance as well as work with the sales manager, pricing and legal in the proposal process
• Negotiate customer contracts and customer Amendments
• Ensure the negotiation of terms and conditions are in alignment with management objectives and in consideration of ensuring no risk or risk mitigation/limitation.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages, as well as throughout contract execution
• Review, analyze, identify, mitigate and negotiate risks that contract terms and conditions may pose to the company
• Resolve contract issues as they arise
• Draft and issue requests for proposals
• Complete contract closeouts
• Help to build a contract repository database
• Maintain organized files
• Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate managers regarding contract status
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with guidelines and company policy
• Process purchase orders and change orders
• Develop strong internal and external customer relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Minimum of 8 years of contracts administration experience required; federal contracting experience a plus
• Ability to resolve contractual issues and recommend business solutions to management
• Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlines
• Self-motivated and success oriented
• Adept at solving problems and creating solutions
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; SharePoint experience desired.
• Experience in Salesforce, ServiceNow and/or QAD is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external customers
• Ability to work quickly and independently with minimum supervision 

ViaPath, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government.  ViaPath leads the fields of correctional technology, education, and government payment services with visionary solutions and customized products that integrate seamlessly to deliver security, financial value, and operational efficiencies while aiding inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates. 

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