Contracts Manager II / Senior Contracts Manager Vacancy No VN528 Employee Type Full-time Location City Summerville/Remote Education Level Bachelor's Degree Experience Level 8 years Job Details ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation’s most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That’s where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work – no matter what department or division you work in – ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it’s what we do, and it’s who we are. Position Description: Serve as a key member of the Contracts and Procurement team in direct support of company goals and objectives through management of all elements of the contracting function. Responsible for proposal development, negotiation, and administration of contracts through completion. Assure process and procedure compliance with company, federal, and legal requirements. Primary job duties require exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to the business. Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. This position offers a fully remote schedule, or an onsite schedule, or a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) and flexible hours. Hybrid and on-site candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility. **The grade, title and salary for this position will be determined once an assessment is completed on the selected candidate's education, experience, and skills (level assigned will be as either a Contracts Manager II/Sr. Contracts Manager).** Essential Functions Oversee a team who provides cradle to grave contractual administration of various types of contracts for multiple programs, i.e. level of effort cost reimbursement type contracts (CPFF, CPAF, etc.); time and materials (T&M); indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ); firm fixed price (FFP); and Joint Funding Agreements (JFA) negotiated under Other Transactions. Serve as primary interface with Government Contracting Office. Provide customer service and offer sound solutions to Government challenges based on customer needs, preferences, and strong understanding of various contract and subcontract complexities. Lead preparation of prime cost proposals. Facilitate pre-award and post-award activities. Ensure accurate and timely execution of subcontractor pre-award timelines, negotiations, cost analysis, execution, and closeout. Work closely with customers, program team, and subcontractors regarding funding and budgetary issues for each program. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of six years experience in Government contracting required. Additionally, must have worked in either Department of Health and Human Services or within the Biomedical Industry for at least 6 years. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered. Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Supplements, as well as other federal government regulations and policies. Effective management and negotiation skills. Ability to handle multiple, complex projects, often with competing priorities. Ability to evaluate risks and discern legal implications associated with contractual terms and conditions, and the ability to communicate those to upper management. Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, and organize and prioritize tasks according to shifting demands on time and resources. Exceptional computer skills, with an emphasis on the Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with co-workers and team members. Experience working as a team member engaged in tasks requiring teamwork and performance to schedules. Ability to travel at company discretion. This position will need the ability to access US only data systems – US Citizenship is required. This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant’s criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting. Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment. Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Work Environment This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the distraction level in the work environment is often heavy. ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. ATI complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision mandated by Executive Order 13665. Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at (843) 760-4350 or email hr@ati.org. Starting Salary $120,000 Benefits ATI has been named "Best Places to Work in SC" from 2017 - 2024. This is a full-time opportunity with benefits ATI provides Medical, Dental and Vision Plan options Flexible Spending Accounts, including health and dependent care accounts 403B Retirement Savings plan with a very competitive company contribution Personal time-off (pre-loaded & accrued) plus 12 paid holiday-days Life Insurance paid by ATI Paid Parental Leave Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage paid by ATI Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Flexible work schedules ATI's standard business hours are Monday-Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM.