**About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company** **Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.** The Contract Manager will manage, control, monitor and maintain cost, schedule and performance requirements and objectives under assigned government contracts. Ensure that submitted proposals are meeting federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and customer/government specifications/regulations. **YOUR IMPACT:** + Principle point of contact for all contract management related matters on assigned programs. + Organize and perform administrative and management functions required for timely and compliant contract performance. + Evaluate proposals to ensure contract requirements are adequately defined and documented. + Identify contract risks, and make recommendations to mitigate or eliminate such risks. + Assemble for submission to government and Oshkosh management information on engineering changes, proposals, contract modifications, price proposals and shipping documents. + Work as liaison with corporate departments and government to assist in resolving contract or schedule problems. + Ensure that contract activities are in full compliance with legal/governmental requirements (Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Defense Contract Audit Agency). + Maintain the Contract Control Record, review DD250 forms and DD1149 forms prior to submission to government to ensure invoicing and product shipment. + Assist with preparation of additional data or correspondence as may be required by management or the provisions of the contract. + Interpret contract language and disseminate to company personnel. + Conduct price and/or cost negotiations with the Government. + Analyze and review reports to ensure that costs, schedule, and performance under assigned government or company programs are being controlled and managed within established guidelines. + Interact with Government Contract Officers (Procurement Contract Officer and Administrative Contract Officer), and other company representatives. + Present a professional image of Oshkosh to U.S. agencies and foreign governments. + Represent Oshkosh at key contract performance review meetings and customer briefings. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field + 6 plus years of experience in government contracts + Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance **STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:** + Master’s degree + CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager), CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager),orCPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) designations + Excellent oral andwritten communication skills and attention to detail + Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment with very tight deadlines + Flexibility to embrace change and adapt in a quickly changing environment + Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense supplement to FAR (DFAR). **WHY OSHKOSH?** + Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them. + **We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.** + Visit our Glassdoor profile (https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Oshkosh-Corporation-Reviews-E1740.htm) Keep up with us on LinkedIn \#LI-TA1 *OSK1917 **Pay Range:** $82,000.00 - $132,800.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.