Senior State and Local Contracts Manager (Job Number:405498)
Description:
The Emerging Markets Customer Group focuses its knowledge and expertise in the arena of IT Outsourcing and system integration for large commercial and State and Local customers in addition to comprehensive energy consulting and engineering, smart grid and energy IT, oil and gas services, systems engineering and integration, advanced communications systems design and in-house design build projects. We are seeking a Senior State and Local Contracts Manager located in McLean, VA.
The successful candidate will be self-directed, motivated, and a team player in a service-minded environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports a high energy, exciting organization focusing on professional services contracting with state and local governments as well as commercial entities, with significant experience in the negotiating and managing large IT Outsourcing contracts inclusive of Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Additional Resource Charges/Reduced Resource Charges (ARC/RCC) development and management.
- Interacts with management and performs tasks in the preparation of complex contract documents, including and interaction with clients in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, client requirements, and sound business judgment. Maintains legal record of contract and all modifications.
- Close coordination of contract administration with company project managers/ stakeholders/ functional departments as well as clients.
- Performs review and risk analysis of contract terms and condition as relates to type of work under consideration. Works closely with legal department and senior management in constructing alternative strategies for execution of the terms, either as published or to be negotiated.
Qualifications
:
Required Education and Experience:
- BA or BS in Business or a related field
- A minimum of 8 to 12 years directly related contracting experience with state, local and commercial entities
- Have a working knowledge of the Model Procurement Code and/or Procurement Regulations of one or more states
- Must understand and have significant experience in the development and management of Service Level Agreements (SLA) and ARC/RCC performance structures
- Demonstrated ability to readily manage rapidly shifting work priorities and be a significant contributor
- Ability to interface well with clients (internal and external) and work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
Desired Education and Experience:
- Graduate study in contracting or business administration or legal degree
SAIC Overview:SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit www.saic.com.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting: Nov 19, 2014, 1:15:40 PM
Primary Location: United States-VA-MCLEAN
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Teleworking: Yes
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time
Description:
The Emerging Markets Customer Group focuses its knowledge and expertise in the arena of IT Outsourcing and system integration for large commercial and State and Local customers in addition to comprehensive energy consulting and engineering, smart grid and energy IT, oil and gas services, systems engineering and integration, advanced communications systems design and in-house design build projects. We are seeking a Senior State and Local Contracts Manager located in McLean, VA.
The successful candidate will be self-directed, motivated, and a team player in a service-minded environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports a high energy, exciting organization focusing on professional services contracting with state and local governments as well as commercial entities, with significant experience in the negotiating and managing large IT Outsourcing contracts inclusive of Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Additional Resource Charges/Reduced Resource Charges (ARC/RCC) development and management.
- Interacts with management and performs tasks in the preparation of complex contract documents, including and interaction with clients in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, client requirements, and sound business judgment. Maintains legal record of contract and all modifications.
- Close coordination of contract administration with company project managers/ stakeholders/ functional departments as well as clients.
- Performs review and risk analysis of contract terms and condition as relates to type of work under consideration. Works closely with legal department and senior management in constructing alternative strategies for execution of the terms, either as published or to be negotiated.
Qualifications
:
Required Education and Experience:
- BA or BS in Business or a related field
- A minimum of 8 to 12 years directly related contracting experience with state, local and commercial entities
- Have a working knowledge of the Model Procurement Code and/or Procurement Regulations of one or more states
- Must understand and have significant experience in the development and management of Service Level Agreements (SLA) and ARC/RCC performance structures
- Demonstrated ability to readily manage rapidly shifting work priorities and be a significant contributor
- Ability to interface well with clients (internal and external) and work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
Desired Education and Experience:
- Graduate study in contracting or business administration or legal degree
SAIC Overview:SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit www.saic.com.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting: Nov 19, 2014, 1:15:40 PM
Primary Location: United States-VA-MCLEAN
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Teleworking: Yes
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time