Contracts Manager Service Accounting

Powell Industries Federal Contract Manager

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications! Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance.

Position Summary

The Federal Contract Manager provides oversight and direction for Federal and Commercial projects. The Contract Manager develops, coordinates, negotiates, reviews, and administers both customer and vendor contracts of the Company, including maintenance and upkeep of the contracts database and related systems. The position supports all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process, from pre-proposal activities through contract closure. This position reports to the Corporate Counsel and supports all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process, from pre-proposal activities through contract closure.

Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation support.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review contracts for deviations from Company-standard terms and conditions, providing edits and substitutionary language as part of negotiations with customers and vendors
• Review contracts from a legal and business perspective to protect Company interests, while working closely with Legal, Sales and Procurement to ensure prompt and accurate responses
• Maintain a database/system of executed contracts
• Review, negotiate, manage, and draft a variety of federal subcontracts and contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations
• Identify contract requirements and deliverables
• Maintain and update knowledge of FAR and DFARS, company policies, and industry best practices
• Perform risk assessments and advise on contractual obligations, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place
• Support internal and external audits related to contract compliance and resolve any findings
• Collaborate across all departments and employee levels to resolve contract issues and support program success
• Develop and deliver training on contracts compliance and FAR/DFARS regulations to internal teams as needed
• Maintain and recommend strategies for organizing contract documentation
• Working with assigned bid teams to analyze the contractual terms & conditions proposed by Customers, assuring accuracy and appropriateness of contract texts and schedules, ensuring that proposals are aligned to company's policies and procedures
• Ensure each government bid, contract and project has the necessary documents in place for future audit readiness
• Develop SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) for essential government clauses and requirements to ensure Powell is, and remains, compliant
• Assist in and the ongoing implementation and improvement of our contracts management system
• In coordination with Corporate Contract Management, participates in the development and implementation of procedures for contract management and administration as well as tools to enhance the process, workflow, throughput, document retention, and sharing of best practices
• Effectively work within a multi-organizational/divisional project environment
• Control, monitor, and supervise project information safeguards with respect to project classification under CUI/ Secret/ Top Secret

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or other related fields from an accredited institution. Advanced knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and other government Regulations from a government contracting perspective. Must be organized and detail-oriented, demonstrate strong time management and critical thinking skills, and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to relay policy information in understandable formats to all employee levels. Must be able to drive meetings and appropriately describe contract risks and benefits. Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) designation highly preferred.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

Display a mastery level of the following competencies: Business Acumen (Business Strategy, Contract Management), Leadership (Inclusiveness, Critical Thinking), Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a matrix-organized team through the lifecycle of a project, Federal Contract Management and the ability to maintain companies fidelity within the rules and regulations of government contracts, Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, Detail-oriented and results-driven. Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on limited information. Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders, Strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Working & Environmental Conditions

The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities. It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs, and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents. This position is expected to travel approximately 5-10% of the time and must be able to travel with short notice and/or for extended periods.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.