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Contracts Manager

Position Description

Contract Management Manager

Manages a variety of government, international, and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Provides on-site advice to Company’s business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.

The Contract Manager may manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).

Responsibilities
•   Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
•   Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to the best solution
•   Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met
•   Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
•   Manages daily workload of assigned Contract Management personnel and project or business personnel assisting with the contract management function
•   Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal & Commercial, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
•   Acts as liaison between Company and clients/vendors
•   Responsible for assigned Contract Management, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures
•   Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance
•   Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the engagement
•   May provide training to Contract Management personnel.

Must Have Skills/Qualifications
•    6+ years contract management experience.
•   3+ years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts within the Federal Government industry.
•   3+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role.

Professional Skill Requirements:
•   Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational, multi-tasking, mathematical and analytical skills
•   Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
•   Ability to be flexible and work in a problem-solving environment.
Nice to Have Skills/Qualifications
Possess comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles.

Experience
Minimum of 6 years of applicable industry experience

Educational Requirements
University/College Degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in a relevant field is required
Advanced degrees desirable
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership are advantageous

Peace and Security Advisor

Immediate opening

Peace and Security Advisor for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Job summary:

The position will function as an on-site Advisor to the ECOWAS Commission with the primary mission to enhance existing ECOWAS capabilities and to facilitate capacity building within the Commission, and through the Commission, the 15-Member States. As a primary function, the advisor will work closely with personnel assigned to the Commission with a focus on the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (CPAPS). The Advisor’s mission will be to build capacity in the ECOWAS Commission, primarily through staff interaction, providing assistance, participation as a member of the Commission team, and concurrently infusing USG goals and objectives. The over-riding objective of the Advisor will be to enhance the ability of ECOWAS to implement, execute, and conduct operations and efforts specified in the ECOWAS December 1999 Protocol.

Responsibilities:

•    Develop a professional rapport with the senior leaders and staff members of the ECOWAS Commission especially those associated with enhancing and expanding PSO operations and capacity building. Determine acceptable courses of action within the varied functional areas related to capacity building.

•    In a consultative fashion, work with and contribute as an embedded member of the ECOWAS staff to the formation of ECOWAS policies, plans, procedures, and processes aimed at capacity building within the Commission and Member States

•    Work closely with personnel assigned to the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja to strengthen the logistics capacity as outlined by the Mission Planning and Management Cell (MPMC) and the Standby Force Headquarters (SFHQ) at the ECOWAS Secretariat.

•    Assist ECOWAS in developing and implementing plans to enhance its logistics capacity though training and enhanced management and communication

•    Assist in developing the strategic and operational communications capacity of ECOWAS.

•    Assist in other security related areas such as control of small arms/light weapons, maritime safety and security, non-proliferation, and conflict early warning.

•    Inform stakeholders of results; make recommendations for the way ahead. Ensure compliance with USG policies and objectives in all efforts and provide a steady flow of relevant information.

•    Leverage/maximize synergy between US, international donor community, ECOWAS member states, UN, AU, and other programs and initiatives.

Place of Performance

The Advisor will be based in Abuja, Nigeria, working with the ECOWAS Commission at the Niger House.

Travel

    The Advisor may be required to travel to ECOWAS member states (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo) and to donor partner capitals for ECOWAS meetings. Approximately 6 roundtrips from Abuja to African capitals and 2 roundtrips to the U.S. or Europe will be required per year.

Must be fluent in FRENCH

If you are interested in the above position, please apply online and one of our recruiters will contact you in a timely manner if there is a match.

Subcontracts Administrator

Duties:
(1) Subcontract Administrator
Drafts and negotiates simple contractual instruments commensurate with skills and grade level. Communicates contract and subcontract policy and practice to internal business teams. Ensures subcontract review, approval and execution in accordance with corporate and/or business unit guidelines. Prepares and administers routine correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and subcontract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal. Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance. May conduct research to support subcontract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends. Performs subcontract closeout activities. Assists mid- to high-level contract professionals in working with internal or external business teams on issues and developments relative to assigned contracts. Basic data entry to support automated systems is required.
Understanding of Commercial as well as DOD contracting/subcontracting requirements, Strong Communication Skills(Written, Verbal & Interpersonal). Technical Aptitude, Previous Buying/Subcontract Administration experience. Strong Negotiation Skills, International experience, ability to Multi-Task, Demonstrated Initiative/Self Directed, Team Player, Flexible & Adaptable to Change.
Requirements:
Organize and Maintain Files and File room Subcontract Area
Maintain Supply data base and order supplies
Maintain and generate Oracle tracking, and weekly Subcontracts status reports
Establish and maintain a database of existing subcontractors and potential future partners Receive and route invoices to team pull mail from mailroom
You must be results oriented with ability to work effectively with Program Managers and other key personnel. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skill and strong work ethic and team working skills .This is a fast-paced, high volume environment requiring excellent organizational skills and maximum efficiency to succeed.

Skills/Abilities
Basic to working knowledge of corporate operations and ability to learn and apply policies and procedures. Basic knowledge of subcontracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, applicable international contract law, or public contract acquisition law and regulations. Good to strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to draft simple contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and guidelines. General understanding and practical use of standard Microsoft Office Suite of software.
Knowledge of the competitive procurement process for equipment and services in support of US Government contracts. Knowledge of grant, contract, subgrants and subcontract administration; OMB Circular knowledge a must; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, to meet deadlines, and to interact well with team members and customers.
Interface
Other Subcontract professionals and business unit staff; cross-functional project teams; entry to mid-level customer and supplier associates.

Education/Experience
4 to 7 years general business or contract-related experience is typical, with a Bachelors degree (specifically in business) able to substitute for the general business or contract experience.

Sr. Sbcontracts Manager

SUBCONTRACTS MANAGER

Manages implementation of subcontract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards for corporate programs under minimal direction. Typically works on subcontract activities valued up to $1,000,000. May be assigned higher value tasks with oversight from more senior level staff.
>     RESPONSIBILITIES:
>     Duties include management and administration of company subcontracts, including overseeing preparation of subcontractor requests for proposal, inclusion of applicable prime contract flow down terms, and subcontractor negotiations.
>     Supervises preparation of complex bids requiring integration of proposals from multiple subcontractors and other potential vendors.
>     Reviews and resolves with subcontractors all issues affecting subcontract performance and ensures subcontractor compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and customer objectives.
>     Advises management of prime contractor/subcontractor rights and obligations and provides interpretation of subcontract terms and conditions.
>     Provides creative leadership from knowledge of industry best practices and most current developments in subcontract administration.
>     Participates in planning and policy development issues.
>     Researches and recommends subcontract policies and procedures.
>     Provides regular reporting to senior management on subcontract issues.
>     May oversee creation of procedures and communication material that document subcontract practices.
>     May oversee the development and maintenance of subcontract database.
>     Participates in establishing short and long term subcontract objectives consistent with organizational strategy.
>     Assists subcontracts management in employment, training, motivation and evaluation of assigned employees.
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>     Required Qualifications: Typically requires bachelors degree (in Business Administration or related field) or equivalent, with additional training in contract or procurement law, and 10-12 years of related (government contract administration) experience, with one to two years supervisory/management experience.

Contracts Manager

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Oour client focuses its expertise and energy on building products that provide system solutions for the entire satellite lifecycle. They've developed more satellite ground systems for a greater variety of satellites than any other company on Earth. Their products currently fly satellites from every major manufacturer in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V

They are in need of a Contracts Manager who will report directly to the Vice President, Contracts and Procurement. The dutues and responsibilities are as follows;

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage daily workload and provide supervision and mentoring of assigned Contract Management personnel

• Assists in creation and implementation of Contract Department policies and procedures

• Perform cradle-to-grave contracts and subcontract administration from pre-proposal activities to final closeout **Note—subcontract administration may be performed by this person, but is being phased out. We are in the process of standing up a subcontract administration function.

• Prepare, review and/or negotiate contracts/subcontracts of varying types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, performance based, etc.), teaming agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, MOUs and other contract related documents; ***Note- in this instance, “subcontract” means a subcontract that ISI receives--- thus, ISI is still on the selling side of the contractual relationship.

• Ensure compliance with customer, contractor, and corporate obligations and requirements

• Provide assistance to Program Management by interpreting contractual, FAR/DFAR and/or unique procurement regulations

• Support internal and external customers in the development of solutions to complex issues which require regular use of ingenuity and innovation that is consistent with business objectives

• Establish/maintain excellent customer relations, both internally and externally

Qualifications

Education:
• BS/BA in Business Administration (or related field) preferred; an additional 4 years of experience can be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of contract administration experience; with 3-5 years of commercial and/or international contract administration experience preferred
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
This Job Requires the Following Skills:
• Working knowledge of contract administration functions, knowledge of Commercial and Government contracting and reporting, knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other government procurement regulations.
• Proficient computer skills (MSWord & Excel)
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by the ITAR
• Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently, have excellent interpersonal skills and be self-motivated
• Must be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Must have the willingness and desire to accept and adapt to change.
• Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) a plus

Position Reports To: Vice President, Contracts & Procurement

Location: Columbia, Maryland. Minimal travel may be required.

Subcontracts Administrator, Lead

Subcontracts Administrator, Lead (42078)

Legal/Contracts

USA-VA-Springfield

Security Clearance

: Secret

Clearance Status

: Must be Current

Schedule

: Full Time

Shift

: None

Type of Travel

: None

Percent of Travel Required

: None

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation and administration of subcontracts, task orders and subsequent amendments. Typically works on subcontract activities valued up to $1,000,000. May be assigned higher value tasks with oversight from more senior level staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in teaming agreement and strategic marketing alliance negotiations with outside sources.

Reviews client solicitations received by company and provides recommendations regarding outsourcing requirements to business management proposal team.

Tasks include the negotiation of terms and conditions, analyses of price. and creation of the subcontract document.

Responsible for the monitoring of the subcontractors performance, including the management of the deliverables and payment of invoices.

Keeps fully informed on all subcontract standards, plans and policies.

Prepares and supports subcontract negotiations.

Reviews and resolves with subcontractors all issues affecting subcontract performance and ensures subcontractor compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and customer objectives.

Maintains contact with senior level managers regarding subcontract negotiation, preparation and monitoring.

Prepares and disseminates information regarding subcontract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation and termination.

Advises management of prime contractor/subcontractor rights and obligations and provides interpretation of subcontract terms and conditions.

Provides creative leadership from knowledge of industry best practices and most current developments in subcontract administration.

Researches and recommends subcontract policies and procedures.

May participate in the creation of procedures and communication material that document subcontract practices.

Provides team leadership to less experienced employees.

Required Qualifications:

Typically requires bachelors degree (in Business Administration or related field) or equivalent, with additional training in contract or procurement law, and seven to nine years of related (government contract administration) experience

Contract Specialist

6 month to 1 year contract position in Frederick with the Veteran's Administration - must have Cradle to Grave Contract Specialist experience. Ideally 10-15 years, but less than 10 will be considered if the candidate is stellar.

Acquisition and Contracting Specialist - Top Secret Clearance Ne

The primary job functions will be to work with government staff to develop or improve procurement documents, support all pre-award planning activities, recommend contracting strategies and plans, mentor junior staff and advise senior staff, and develop improved procurement processes and metrics to measure improvements (especially in terms of quality and timeliness).

BS or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or MS or equivalent and 3 years of related experience or PhD and 1 year of related experience.

Three years experience as a U.S. Government Contract Specialist (GS-1102 series); Master’s degree in a related field; thorough familiarity with acquisition planning, source selection, procurement documentation such as Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and Justifications and Approvals; working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment Good written and oral communication skills Ability to explain acquisition requirements and best practices to people not familiar with them. Ability to devise acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, and develop and review acquisition documents and make improvements.

TOP SECRET Clearance needed.

Buyer

The ideal candidate would be a Mid to Senior level Buyer (5-10 yrs) with the following experience:

-        Costpoint

-        Excellent communicator (written and oral)

-        Ability to juggle numerous competing priorities

-        Experience working in a CPSR environment (preferably for a large business)

-        Good negotiation skills

-        “Can do” attitude – must be able to handle a fast paced, high pressure environment

-        Experience writing price analyses for consulting services and other non-competitive awards

Senior Manager of Internal Audit

Senior Manager of Internal Audit

Position Summary: The Senior Manager of Internal Audit reports directly to the Senior
Vice President and Director of Internal Audit. This position is
responsible for the development, implementation and management
of advanced-level, complex and high risk Internal Audit projects,
and the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk
management, control, and governance processes. The individual
will play a key role to develop and maintain a world-class internal
control environment.

Education: Bachelors required. Masters preferred.

Experience: 10 year(s) of relevant experience required

Specific Knowledge Requirements:
Bachelors in one of the following or related fields: Business
Administration, Accounting or Auditing or similar relevant field.
MBA or other relevant graduate degree a plus.
• 8-10 year(s) of relevant experience required, with a significant
portion in an internal audit role.
• Experience supervising remote audit teams and/or co-sourced
audit teams.
• Experience preparing and presenting material to Audit
Committees.
• Experience with USG regulations, FAR, A-110, A-122, A-133,
and related government contracting rules and regulations
preferred.
• Experience interfacing with senior management leadership
regarding Internal Audit, and Governance, Risk, and Control
concepts.

• Working knowledge of complexities of working in the international
arena, particularly in the developing world, and in conducting
government-funded projects.
CPA/CA or CIA required.

Special Requirements: This job will require a criminal background check.

Skills: Proficient with respect to trends in Internal Auditing.
Strong overall business acumen with the ability to align
governance, risk, and control needs and requirements with the
realities of the work environment.
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize
information from many sources.
Ability to apply various internal control frameworks, risk concepts,
and auditing standards to audit work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be able
to work with a minimum of supervision in the conceptualization,
planning, management and implementation of activities.

Senior Manager of Internal Audit

Senior Manager of Internal Audit

Education: Bachelors required. Masters preferred.

Experience: 10 year(s) of relevant experience required

Contracts Management Specialist

Position Description:                 Contract Management Specialist

Provides support to the Contract Management team to enable the administration of government, international and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Responsible for tracking and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintaining associated documentation.

Responsibilities
•   Participates in Contract Management teams to support contract and subcontract compliance
•   Generates reports required to monitor contract compliance
•   Identifies contract management issues and proposes solutions for approval
•   Provides negotiation support as required
•   Independently works at smaller engagements or works within team at a large, complex engagement
•   Independently applies the contract management tools and techniques to assigned projects
•   Supports training activities for Contract Management personnel

Must Have Skills/Qualifications
•   Understands basic contracting principles
•   Detail-oriented, organized, flexible
•   Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands
•   Strong written and oral communication skills
•   Able to apply sound business judgment
•   Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in the contract management/procurement field

Educational Requirements
4 year undergraduate degree preferred, but not required
In the United States, Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership are advantageous.

If you meet the above requirements, please forward your resume today to Teri Brouillard at terib@xla.com or cal: 240-401-9515.

Public Sector Contracts Specialist

PUBLIC SECTOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Position Description:

The company’sPublic Sector is looking for a Contracts Specialist to provide world class Federal Government contract and subcontract negotiations and business development support. The ideal candidate will be able to work as a member of a cohesive team in a very fast paced and highly transactional environment. Primary responsibilities include executing and administering IT services contracts with primarily Federal Government Agencies and customers. This position will require some contracting support for our Federal customers, Channel Partners, System Integrators and ISV’s. Specific activities will include coordinating with IT Consulting Managers to negotiate appropriate and acceptable terms and conditions in accordance with Government regulations and statutes. Daily responsibilities will include the following:

Provides competent contract and subcontract negotiation support necessary to drive IT Services contract revenue for The company’s Consulting Services;
Support contracting lifecycle strategy from contract development through contract closure;
Tracks and monitors contract pipeline revenue using web-based tools;
Support RFP bid responses to ensure successful contract wins with Public Sector customers;
Ensures compliance with government contracts and subcontracts; and
Communicates with internal customers, Public Sector customers and The company’s Partners to ensure proper execution of contract and subcontract negotiation and administration and close-out strategy

Position Requirements:

Qualifications: a B.A. or B.S. degree (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated direct experience supporting IT Services contracts and subcontracts in the Federal Government arena. Excellent working knowledge and practical experience with researching, interpreting and applying the various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), specifically FAR Part 12, Commercial Item Contracting provisions. Experience negotiating Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements in support of capturing Government services business.

Preferable Skills:

Proposal/Solicitation Preparation; Contract Writing; Negotiation; Contract Administration; Intellectual Property/Data Rights; Partnership/Teaming Arrangement; Risk Management; Sole Source Procurement; SOW/Specification review; Change Management process.

Education: minimal Bachelor’s Degree

NOTE: For those Candidates that do not possess a JD Degree the following minimum requisite skills are desired. However, for those Candidates that do have a JD the number of years’ experience may be less.

Core experience:
· Candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in directly owning/managing the contracting/procurement functions (cradle-grave) for IT services contracts. Should be familiar/comfortable with and have experience in negotiating Federal Government and/or State & Local government terms and conditions for various IT services agreements, e.g. including but not limited to Master Services Agreements, NDAs, TAs and Subcontractor Agreements, directly with private or public sector entities.
· Candidate should have excellent legal and/or business writing and communication skills, e.g. drafting alternative language during negotiations and/or drafting exceptions to RFP legal terms and conditions in a response to RFP as candidate may be directly negotiating with legal counsel or contracting officer.

Contracts Manager

Program Personnel Requirements

Sr. Contracts Manager

General

Job Title and Description: (use as much space as necessary to describe job)

Administratively supervises the compliance with The Company’s International policies and practices relating to contracting / sub-contracting and procurement. Reports solid line to the Sr. Director of Contracts while reporting heavy dotted line to the various Program Manager for contracts assigned. Ensures that all contracts and sub-contracts comply with applicable The Company’s Internationals Contractor Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR) certification as well as compliance with The Company’s International policies PS-110, CLC-1304 and DI-5002 and other designated policies and procedures applicable to contracts and subcontracts. The duties required of this individual will include the following often complex requirements that may require the individual to successfully multi-task: Negotiations; Cost/Price Analysis; Subcontract Management; Management of Contracts Database; Contract Documentation; Contract Management; Contingency Contracting; Major Proposal Support; IWO’s; Change Order Management and proposals; Development and handling of REA’s; Teaming Agreements; Non-disclosure Agreements; Memorandums of Understanding; Consulting Agreements; Property Control Identification and FAR Part 45 compliance; maintaining required contractual and subcontract documentation; deliverable submissions and tracking; program and contract status reporting, and excellent communications skills. Individual may be required to perform other related duties as directed within the project guidelines established. Coordinates directly with other contracting groups as required and is on the look out for any changed conditions in the contracts or subcontracts administered. This individual will need to be able work closely with field contracting/subcontracting and purchasing since they will be the eyes and ears on site for the Contracts/Subcontracts Manager and Sr. Director of Contracts. The individual will be assisting GSDS – Operations Group contracts and procurement management in gathering contracts related data, identifying and developing changed condition reports, ensuring that the vendors, subcontractors and team members are complying with the requirements of their PO, Subcontract or Contract. The individual will work with the PM, Engineering, QA/QC, etc. to identify the status of work and to document issues that arise in Quality, schedule, cost, etc. that might impact the successful operations of the program. Responsible for proposal support preparation up to and including submission of bids and proposals that are fully compliant with the customer’s RFP/RFQ.

Special Requirements/Skill Set: (contract specific)

Expert on US Govt. Federal Acquisition Regulations, Knowledgeable of Commercial Contracting Practices; Proficient in MS Excel, WORD and PowerPoint. Excellent analytical capabilities. At least 8 years of relevant contracting/subcontracting experience (prefer 10-15 yrs experience). Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice. BS/BA degree required (Masters Degree preferred). Must have experience in proposal development, review, submission, negotiation and award. Must be able to understand MS Project, familiar with WBS and Change Management requirements. Good financial and analytical capabilities would be a plus.

Key Terms, associations, affiliations: (to help identify area of expertise)

Excellent working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, FAR Supplements, Federal and International guidelines, rules, regulations and laws. Prefer understanding of the issues with third world contracting, and understanding of contingency operations services, operations and maintenance services and construction contracting, subcontracting and funding such that the individual can work through the red tape to provide solutions that allow the program to operate successfully. Knowledge of Commercial Contracting practices. Excellent knowledge and execution of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Talent Pipeline

What is Talent Pipeline?

The Talent Pipeline offers individuals the chance to submit their professional profiles to our database, in order to be contacted for future employment opportunities with XL.

Dear Jobseeker,

XL is always seeking talented, career-minded professionals to join our talent pipeline. These professionals might come from one of the following fields: Government and/or Commecial Contracts Management, Aqcuisitions, Procurement and Administrative Support.

Submit your resume and a brief summary of your career interests. Let's stay in touch!

Sincerely,

XL Recruiting Team

Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities:
-    Plans, develops, and conducts program analyses of substantial scale and impact regarding complex tasks that have an impact on the achievement of clean development and climate objectives, e.g., through international programs to promote clean development and greenhouse gas intensity reduction. Activities will involve multiple organizations within OES and other federal and foreign governments.
-    Monitors and evaluates program implementation and performance, as well as risks to the U.S. of program failures, partial successes and unwanted side effects. Performs long-range planning and analysis for OES programs, as assigned. Researches, collects, organize reviews and analyze pertinent data to identify potential topics for reviews and evaluations. Implements, and manages new and established programs. In collaboration with project managers and counterparts, establishes criteria for evaluation of program success. Develops plans and schedules and provides rationale for recommendations. Supports and/or coordinates inter-agency and intra-agency processes charged with overseeing the effectiveness of the program, and prepares or ensures the preparation of decision documents and other outputs required to ensure that such processes function effectively.
-    Provides briefings and written proposals to top management officials that present, defend and/or justify organization’s programs and policies relating to the energy and climate partnerships, including regular reports to Congress. Prepares diplomatic, Congressional and other correspondence for senior organization officials. Reviews and develops organization’s positions on pending legislation, prepares background documentation and testimony for Congressional hearings and assists during hearings.

The ideal candidate would have:

•    BA in a related field (business, social sciences (economics), engineering, environment), MA preferred
•    Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in one or more professional disciplines directly relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position
•    Knowledge of a broad range of contract principles, policies and business processes.
•    Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and regulations regarding contract administration.
•    Ability to apply basic contract/procurement laws, rules, regulations, principles and procedures.
•    Ability to analyze, interpret and apply contract/procurement regulations and principles.
•    Ability to monitor grants, Interagency Acquisition Agreements and cooperative agreements.
•    Ability to plan, initiate, organize, and coordinate activities within and outside the government.
•    Ability to manage/supervise people.
•    Knowledge of the federal and DoS budget process and USG procurement regulations.
•    Substantial knowledge of the development, administration and implementation of programs related to clean energy and/or industrial development and infrastructure in developing countries.

If you are interested in the above position and would like to be considered, forward your resume today to irinag@xla.com or apply online.

Contracts Specialist (GS-11/14)

Contract Specialist GS-1102-09 / 11 / 12 / 13

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Contract Specialist
with complete responsibility to plan and recommend for execution all
contractual actions and phases of assigned projects. This position
is located in the Office of Contract Support which acquires a full
range of products and services including but not limited to major
systems for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Specific duties include:
Conducting significant and complex USCG acquisitions involving
diverse supplies and services, e.g.,telecommunications and other
electronic systems and subsystems, professional services,
information technology, etc.;

Developing procurement objectives in terms of competition and price range, and

constructing the contractual vehicle including use of pricing
arrangements, subcontracting policy, set-aside policies, and similar
considerations;

Collecting data on contractors past performance and
documenting contractors' performance on current contracts;
performing contract administration activities for significant,
highly specialized procurements;

Conducting in-depth analyses of contractors' financial and management systems

and facilities for ability to perform and for compliance with federal regulatory
requirements;

Conducting extensive and sophisticated cost and financial analyses, utilizing cost

estimating techniques, such as learning curve, regression analysis, complex contractual
arrangements, extensive fact finding, etc.

Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Specialist (D)

Position Description

Contract Management Sr. Specialist

   Provides support to the Contract Management team to enable the administration of government, international and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Responsible for tracking and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintaining associated documentation.

Responsibilities
•   Participates in Contract Management teams to support contract and subcontract compliance
•   Generates reports required to monitor contract compliance
•   Identifies contract management issues and proposes solutions for approval
•   Provides negotiation support as required
•   Independently works at smaller engagements or works within team at a large, complex engagement
•   Independently applies the contract management tools and techniques to assigned projects
•   Supports training activities for Contract Management personnel
•   May supervise Level D, E, and F personnel
•   May have direct interface with Client personnel

Must Have Skills/Qualifications
•   Understands basic contracting principles
•   Detail-oriented, organized, flexible
•   Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands
•   Strong written and oral communication skills
•   Able to apply sound business judgment
•   Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
•   Ability to act as a temporary back-up for a project Contract Manager
•   Specialized subject matter expertise

Experience
Minimum 4 years experience in the contract management/procurement field

Educational Requirements
4 year undergraduate degree preferred, but not required

Professional certification (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM, IACM, etc.) preferred
In the United States, Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership are advantageous

Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to provide contract/subcontract administration and proposal support including cradle-to-grave contract administration, ensuring compliance with procurement practices. Responsibilities for this hands-on position include drafting and negotiating subcontract and subgrant agreements; managing competitive bidding and contract close-out; and drafting, negotiating, and reviewing documentation for all contracts, modifications, and RFPs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 95% of time

Ensures procurement practices are in compliance with Federal grant and contract requirements and assures procurement personnel are complying with established procedures concerning competitive bidding, small business and minority contracting, and OMB Circular A-122, A-133, andA-110 compliance.
Provides certifications, clearances, approvals, and documentation required for all contracts and contract modifications.
Provides contract close-out documents on a timely basis.
Advises Principal Investigators and researchers regarding meeting contract requirements, understanding contract terms, and providing necessary budget changes and justifications.
Drafts and negotiates Foundation contracts and subcontracts .
Drafts or reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure that Federal requirements, prime contract provisions, and the Foundation's best interests are met.
Provides operational requirements to support the Foundation’s Electronic Business System

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 5% of time
8. Completes other projects as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of grant, contract, subgrant and subcontract administration; FAR/DFAR knowledge a must; knowledge and use of contracting software (Oracle Financials, preferred); excellent communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks
Simultaneously, to meet deadlines, and to interact well with team members and customers.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business or business-related field required; Master's and/or NCMA, CPCM or CACM certifications desirable.

Minimum Experience: 10 plus years contracting experience; 5 or more years supervisory experience

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: NCMA, CPCM or CACM certification preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: May provide supervision to the Contracts Assistant and Subcontracts Managers

Senior Grants Administator

XL is a privately held, veteran-owned small business (VOSB) headquartered in McLean, VA. Since 1989, XL has excelled in providing acquisition support, grants lifecycle management and other specialized professional services to Federal agencies and commercial customers worldwide. Our staff is diverse, trained, certified in their fields and fully committed to helping XL’s clients succeed.

Our employees are the heart of our company. At XL we seek shining stars eager to work for our growing company. Performance is rewarded and our benefits are excellent. Our culture provides a seamless transition for public sector professionals. Join our team today!

XL is seeking Senior Grants Administrators for several locations: Gaithersburg, MD, Denver, CO and Herndon, VA.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Grants Administrator works under limited supervision to obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex quantitative information utilizing computer-driven analytical systems in order to make comparisons and for recommendations. Performs comparative analysis of grantee or applicant grant proposals with historical data to develop recommendations on program selection, contract terms, or prices.

Responsibilities:

Senior Grants Administrator researches and uses the most appropriate methodology to forecast program completion cost. Verifies grant cost data with

Government accounting and audit agency or other benchmark rates. Analyzes grant applications, including such aspects as evaluating technical and performance reports, evaluating economic factors and cost reasonableness, evaluating implementation efficiencies, and evaluating applicant methods of

allocating cost through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense as appropriate. In addition s/he will be working toward possessing the qualifications required for signature authority for grant

awards. Actual award signature authority is reserved for government personnel.

Requirements:

Minimum experience required: 6 years in grants administration environment.

Educations:

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in the above position, please forward your resume today to Irina Gerasimova at irinag@xla.com or apply online and one of our recruiters will contact you if there is a match.

Sr. Grants Administrator

The Senior Grants Administrator performs all of the

duties described above for the Grants Administrator,

but does so under limited supervision and under broad

performance guidelines. Acts as a SME for grants

processes and administration. May be an SME for

financial management and reporting systems. In

addition s/he will possess the qualifications required

for signature authority for grant awards. Actual award

signature authority is reserved for government

personnel. May supervise Grants Administrators.

Yrs. of Exp. Required: 6 years BS/BA / Graduate Degree equivalent to 2 years experience

The Grants Administrator works under supervision to

obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex quantitative

information utilizing computer-driven analytical

systems in order to make comparisons and form

recommendations. Performs comparative analysis of

grantee or applicant grant proposals with historical

data to develop recommendations on program

selection, contract terms, or prices. Researches and

uses the most appropriate methodology to forecast

program completion cost. Verifies grant cost data with

Government accounting and audit agency or other

benchmark rates. Analyzes grant applications,

including such aspects as evaluating technical and performance reports, evaluating economic factors and

cost reasonableness, evaluating implementation

efficiencies, and evaluating applicant methods of

allocating cost through various types of overhead and

general and administrative expense as appropriate. In

addition s/he will be working toward possessing the

qualifications required for signature authority for grant

awards. Actual award signature authority is reserved

for government personnel.

IT Services Contracts Attorney

Position Requirements:

Preferable Skills:

Education: minimal Bachelor’s Degree

NOTE: For those Candidates that do not possess a JD Degree the following minimum requisite skills are desired. However, for those Candidates that do have a JD the number of years’ experience may be less.

Core experience:
· Candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in directly owning/managing the contracting/procurement functions (cradle-grave) for IT services contracts. Should be familiar/comfortable with and have experience in negotiating Federal Government and/or State & Local government terms and conditions for various IT services agreements, e.g. including but not limited to Master Services Agreements, NDAs, TAs and Subcontractor Agreements, directly with private or public sector entities.
· Candidate should have excellent legal and/or business writing and communication skills, e.g. drafting alternative language during negotiations and/or drafting exceptions to RFP legal terms and conditions in a response to RFP as candidate may be directly negotiating with legal counsel or contracting officer.

Contracts Manager

Program Personnel Requirements

Sr. Contracts Manager

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Special Requirements/Skill Set: (contract specific)

Key Terms, associations, affiliations: (to help identify area of expertise)

Contracts Manager

Program Personnel Requirements

Sr. Contracts Manager

General

Job Title and Description: (use as much space as necessary to describe job)

Special Requirements/Skill Set: (contract specific)

Key Terms, associations, affiliations: (to help identify area of expertise)

Subcontract Administrator

Summary of the Classification:

Provides full spectrum of contracts support to include administration of contracts documents, leading discussions with government customers, assisting in preparation of proposal BOEs, and responding to customer and internal requests for data, information, and contracts support. This person will also be expected to assume some Contracts Manager duties when Contracts Manager is unavailable on travel, vacation, or overseas deployment.

Principal Responsibilities:

¥ Reviews contract documents and correspondence for actions and resolution

¥ Assists in the development of cost and price proposals

¥ Resolves general contractual matters

¥ Resolve customer and internal requests for data or action

Performs many of the following responsibilities:

Acts as a resource to operations in resolving complex contracts issues
Recommends changes to contracts procedures as required to meet operational objectives
Responsible for maintaining proper filing and distribution of contracts documentation
Tracks and maintains contracts deliverables matrix and other required data

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required:

Typically, three (3) to five (5) years experience in a combination of contracts, business and/or finance/accounting environment. A candidate with rare skills or a military background may be eligible with less than three years experience.

Special Knowledge/Skills Required:

Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of government contracts and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR)
Comprehends normal contract documents and understands contract format and forms
Strong organizational skills

Location: Fort Worth

Security Clearance: Preferable but not required

Grants Administrator

XL is looking for a Sr. Financial Grants Manager for a Government client in Washington, DC.

Requirements:

Federal Grants Experience
Post Award Grants Administration experience
Experience with construction, planning and environmental grants
Process and financial monitoring
Grants policy experience
Discretionary grants experience rather than formula or block grants

Please let me know if you or anyone you know if interested in this position. We also have an opening for a lower level technical grants administrator.

Budget Analyst

Bureau Budget Analyst

Equivalent grade level is GS-9/11

The person selected for this position must be knowledgeable with the workings of the government’s budgeting system and policies, specifically the Global Financial Management System. This position requires a SECRET clearance.

This person will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Program Management. The specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:

(1)   Identifies, considers, and maintains an accurate status of IO/C budget.
(2)   Inputs budgetary fiscal data into all relevant databases and prepares status reports.
(3)   Receives and interprets calls associated with IO/C programs, especially as it relates to funding of U.S. participants involved in international conferences, agency budget allocations, and prepares instructions for other offices and bureaus. Interprets calls received relating to OMB, the Treasury Department, Congressional regulations, directives, and policies.
(4)   Performs budget work for internal operating programs in support of one or more of the phases or systems involved in budget administration including the formulation, presentation, or execution of IO/C’s budget.
(5)   Prepares budget estimates and justifications for projected operating budget. Formulates a consolidated budget for long/short term requirements involved in the process of preparing detailed analyses, providing estimates on conferences traveling, and conference expenses on quarterly bases.
(6)   Interacts with other bureaus and federal activities to resolve budget related payment issues.
(7)   Populates and update IO/C’s financial database and acquires historical budgetary data and cost estimates for projective budgetary development.
(8)   Drafts written analysis and justifications using word documents, excel spreadsheets, and/or PowerPoint presentations that reflect IO/C’s budgetary status.
(9)   Assists members of IO/C in fiscal data gathering and the filing of all process vouchers.
(10)     Other duties that are directly related to IO/C’s budgetary responsibilities.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume directly to Irina Gerasimova at irinag@xla.com or apply online and one of our recruiters will contact you shortly if there is a match.