Contracts Manager overseeing Navy Federal's procurement contracts, managing negotiations and execution of agreements. Working independently to support the organization's contracting processes.
Responsibilities
In conjunction with the Business Unit, reviews requests for the procurement of equipment, services, material and/or construction
Analyzes the requirement for product(s) and/or service(s), verifies funding, reviews delivery timeline and key performance indicators (KPI) of the product/service, and recommends revisions to the statement of work or specifications
Establishes an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements, availability of qualified contractors and/or justifications for sole/single source acquisition
Prepares solicitation documents or reviews vendor-provided contractual documents. Incorporates provisions, such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals, testing procedures, cost escalation factors, regulatory agency compliance issues including National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and Navy Federal Key Service Provider policies
Coordinates review of contracts or purchase agreements with Procurement Management and in conjunction with Office of General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer, as required. Solicits proposals from prospective contractors
In conjunction with the Business Unit, analyzes proposals. Performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness. Obtains pre-award surveys to establish contractor responsibility, and obtains audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation strategy
In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations related to contract pricing, terms and conditions with potential contractors. As appropriate, confers with offices of General Counsel, CFO, and subject matter experts
Reviews Business Unit's Quality Assurance Plan to assure it aligns with contract terms and conditions; Recommends Plan adjustments as needed
Awards contracts within delegated contracting authority, or recommends award to contracting authority on contracts outside delegated authority
Prior to contract execution, meets with Business Units and contractor and reviews key contract terms, conditions, and requirements including deliverables, timelines, and administrative details
Assists Business Units in the execution of contracts, including correspondence, invoice verification and performance of termination actions, until final delivery and payments are completed and the contract is closed
Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate advice and guidance. In conjunction with the Business Unit, leads negotiations on contract modifications
In conjunction with the Business Unit, prepares Navy Federal's position on contract disputes and recommends a decision on dispute settlements
Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals
Works with procurement requests requiring contracts with complex product/service requirements, significant business risk and impact
Uses advanced contracting/negotiating techniques and models
Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems
Provides training and guidance for lower level specialists
Develops project strategies
Anticipates issues and identifies solutions
Requirements
Knowledge of procurement directives and contract laws, regulations and procedures applicable to the acquisition and contract administration of extensive or unique equipment, services, material and construction
Knowledge of various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and selection factors to plan appropriate strategies to procure complex requirements, and to conduct negotiations in the pre-award and post-award phases of contracting
Knowledge of customer's program objectives sufficient to participate in planning, negotiation, and administration of specialized technical terminology, and uses of equipment, services, or construction procured
Extensive knowledge of commercial and industrial business practices (e.g., subcontracting of raw materials or services and use of cost analysis techniques) sufficient to identify sources, analyze cost and pricing data and contract proposals, and to evaluate risk
Extensive experience reviewing and negotiating major contracts in a business environment
Demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts with vendor representatives, contract specialists, legal representatives, and executives
Ability to work tactfully and effectively with all levels of management and staff
Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills.
**Desired Qualifications**
Knowledge of Navy Federal's Information Technology infrastructure
Knowledge of Navy Federal's business operations, products, and services
Completion of the American Graduate University class on Source Selection & Contract Award or Next Level Purchasing Microsoft Project for Purchasing Professionals
Certification by the National Contract Management Association, Institute for Supply Management, or other nationally accredited source
College degree in Business, Information Technology, Purchasing Management or related field
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