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Vice President of Contracts
Arlington, VA
Job Description
BMT is seeking Vice President of Contracts to oversee contractual, legal, and ethical matters to drive and support company / business unit strategy, growth, and performance. Position reports to President and is a member of the senior management team. Vice President of Contracts is responsible for leading company / business unit contracting and subcontracting activities, working closely across the organization to foster understanding of specific contractual challenges and providing guidance and solutions, developing and implementing contract and procurement strategy for government and commercial ship design, marine engineering, environmental consultancy, and creating and executing processes to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory and contractual requirements. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Applicants must be U.S. citizen with a DoD security clearance or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Offer of employment and start date are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a background investigation.
Qualifications:
BMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Affirmative Action Employer of M/F/Veterans/Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
- Oversee the company’s governance, strategy, and compliance in the areas of contract law, anti-bribery and corruption, ethical behavior, export controls (thru BMT D&P’s Export Control Officer), technology compliance (thru BMT D&P’s IT Manager), and other emergent areas of commercial and federal and state contracting
- Draft, review, and negotiate major, complex and/or non-standard contracts with public and private sector customers, including RFPs, teaming agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), prime contracts and subcontracts, consulting, and nondisclosure agreements
- Develop the negotiating strategy for and lead the negotiation of all complex, novel, or contentious contracts, alliances, or joint ventures, achieving win-win outcomes
- Maintain an awareness of competitors’ win themes and pricing regimes, as well as clients’ concerns and ensure this is captured in our market intelligence, shared with others who need to know
- Oversee the development, improvement, and maintenance of tools, forms, and processes to address contract administration and management functions, including contract and purchasing documentation, changes, and pricing estimates and quotes
- Oversee compliance with government and commercial contracting, purchasing, and pricing requirements (including FAR, DFAR), and ensure necessary documentation has been developed and retained for processes and standards as required by law and policy including all required certifications and approvals
- Manage the company’s use of external suppliers and partners, such that company and BMT staff utilization is prioritized; manage compliance assessment of sub-contractors
- Manage and lead team of contract/subcontract/procurement personnel in the efficient, effective execution of roles and responsibilities
- Advise on contractual issues involving federal, state, and local government and regulatory compliance
- Create, update and implement contracting and procurement policies, controls, and procedures in accordance with company strategy and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Respond to ad hoc contract and legal queries to include identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks in order to provide appropriate response and solutions
- Actively contribute to SMT on a full range of contracting and procurement business strategies and issues as well as creating, reviewing, and implementing business plans to create and maintain an organizational culture of professional and technical excellence and continuous improvement
Applicants must be U.S. citizen with a DoD security clearance or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Offer of employment and start date are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a background investigation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Business, Management, Juris Doctor, or related field and a comprehensive understanding of government and commercial contracting with experience including contract law, contract management and contractual structures required
- Minimum 10 years’ experience leading and managing government and commercial contracts/purchasing departments, including experience in negotiating and managing contracts and commercial agreements with customers and suppliers in fields of consulting engineering and design, complex engineering and shipbuilding/repair, defense, including contract establishment, change management, claims and disputes, and contract closure
- Minimum 8 years’ experience working with contracts subject to FAR/DFARS and the ability to convey complex contracting concepts clearly particularly in the areas of change, disputes, data rights and commerciality required
- Experience with assisting with the development of pricing models and participating in pricing reviews preferred
- Experience drafting, analyzing, and modifying terms & conditions for sale or purchase, including identification of Transfer & Convertibility (T&C) risks and identifying/ implementing mitigation strategies highly desirable.
- Strong leadership skills and experience successfully leading and inspiring multidisciplinary teams with an outcome/results focus, and mentoring and developing professionals in all facets of contracting including pricing, negotiation, risk identification and management required
- Excellent and clear listening, verbal and written communication skills that facilitate building and maintaining successful long-term relationships by instilling trust and confidence with customers, partners, stakeholders, and staff at all levels of the organization required
BMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Affirmative Action Employer of M/F/Veterans/Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Summary
Start Date
01 February 2022
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
BMT is committed to attracting, training, and retaining a diverse professional staff and offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10 to 15 years
Required Security Clearance
Secret
Security Clearance Note
Must be eligible for DoD Clearance
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