Technical Contracts Manager

Overview
At Defense Technology, we routinely bid and win large military or international contracts to develop, manufacture, and deliver various less lethal products and ammunition. In order to seamlessly execute contracts once they are won, we are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience managing and executing technical contracts. The candidate must be hands-on in every stage of the contract lifecycle, from execution planning to First Article/Lot Acceptance testing through production, with the ability to lead a team to complete contract milestones. Experience with Department of Defense contracts and procurement, Performance Specifications, non-conformances and corrective action plans, and the Engineering Change and Request for Deviation processes are a plus.

Objectives of this role

Draft, execute and manage the entire contract lifecycle, from award to close-out

Coordinate military testing iterations and the associated planning, documentation, and reporting

Perform periodic reviews of the contracts in place and provide resolution services whenever a situation arises
Modifying and maintaining equipment and weapon platforms needed to complete testing
Handle configuration management for the contract

Responsibilities

Draft, monitor and review contracts across various verticals and scales
Provide essential contract management services, by resolving conflicts, providing legal advice and renewing and redrafting contracts
Supervise the performance of the contract and work towards compliance with the terms and conditions mentioned in it
Prepare reports and documentation on the contract performance and run them by the senior contract manager (if any)
Update and revise contracts as per the dynamic national legal regulations
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the status of the contracts

Required skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (science, engineering, or technical) or equivalent experience
Experience with Department of Defense (or similar) contract execution
Prior experience working as a contract manager or a related job role
Ability to track important contract dates and milestones
Effectively interfaces with Government or Customer inspectors
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Accuracy and high attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Office software
Ability to multi-task
Cultivating engagement of workforce

Preferred skills and qualifications

Experience with technical project management
Experience with test instrumentation, technical specifications, and technical data packages
Knowledge of configuration management systems
Working knowledge of project management systems or software (MS Project)
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Experience working with Confidential Unclassified Information (CUI).
Responds to requests from internal departments and makes sure all contracts are drafted and executed promptly and correctly.
Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels.