Contracts Specialist 5 - Critical Information Systems

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
 
Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Position Summary.

M.C. Dean is seeking a seasoned contracts professional who can work as part of an integrated construction team to deliver customer satisfaction and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment. 

Contracts Specialist level 5 – Critical Information Systems (CIS), has in-depth knowledge of US Federal Government contracting to include proposal development; negotiations, administration, and contract close-out. They will provide hands-on contracts management and develop/maintain business relationships at the project and program level.  The candidate will have a track record of providing high level service to customers, solving difficult and complex construction contract issues. The candidate will incorporate contracting strategies, answer questions on operational aspects of construction contracting; contribute to new and innovative business and contracting solutions; support business planning activities. The Contracts Specialist will work closely with legal, finance, and procurement.  The candidate must be able to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Take prime responsibility for the contract management function for the division working with the business unit management and Law Department
• Promote and enhance customer satisfaction while managing company risk.
• Develop, negotiate, administer and close out government contracts and task orders.
• Manage a portfolio of key contracts ensuring compliance with contracts to ensure successful program execution within requirements and organization objectives.
• Provide training to technical, program, and operations staff on contract terms, FAR compliance, and other contract compliance issues.
• Provide advice to Project Managers and senior Business Unit leaders an interpretation of contract, FAR, and agency supplemental requirements.
• Review solicitation requests and work with proposal teams to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Provide support for operations/business development, including customer relationship management, assistance with work statements and review/submission of technical/cost proposals.
• Ensure timely processing and submission of contracts reports and deliverables.
• Coordinate with project teams and senior management to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer various contract agreements (e.g. Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, etc.) and the interpretation of contractual language and provisions.
• Serve as a primary interface between M.C. Dean and the Government or Prime Contractor Contracting Officers for contract and proposal financial management issues, including developing timely and actionable solutions.
• Correspond with Government Contracting Officer and/or Program Manager as needed for contracts management.  
• Support contract and financial tracking/reporting; including contract deliverables, reports, and responses to Government Contracting Officer.
• Work directly with technical and program management staff to facilitate the resolution of any contract and/or program issues,
• Serve as a resource to the Law Department and senior management, on any contracting matters
• Foster collaborative working relationship with a wide range of stakeholders
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Assist in review of RFPs and preparation of proposals.

Key characteristics required of the position:

• Customer-focused attitude
• Regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion in solving complex contract and business issues.
• Ability to summarize/synopsize contract analysis during contract performance for management consideration.
• In-depth understanding of federal construction contract administration.
• Working understanding of financial, accounting, and budgeting processes as they relate to effective contact management and invoicing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and time management.
• Experience with researching and interpreting contracting concepts.
• Ability to draft and negotiate moderate to complex contractual instruments.
• Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Able to use independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and negotiating skills including ability to interact with all levels of staff from administrative to executive. Strong to excellent analytical, communication, teambuilding, leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Must have ability to manage changing priorities
• Proficiency with recent versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with 8+ years of experience or 6+ with a Master's degree.
• 8-plus years of experience in federal government construction contract negotiation/ management/ administration.
• Thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, agency supplemental regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards
• Background in finance, accounting, or business management is a plus.
• Experience in preparing cost and technical/business Management proposals.
• Familiarity or experience with construction and/or systems installation services type of contracts
• Experience with all forms of government solicitations (RFP, RFQ, IFB, and other forms) and managing all forms of government contracts (Cost-type, FFP, T&M ID/IQ contracts, GWACS, and GSA Multiple Award Schedules), including reviewing and understanding pricing, representations and certifications, and subcontracting issues.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to understand contract plans and specifications, and organize information.
• Experience analyzing, formulating, negotiating contract documents such as, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), etc.
• Understanding of labor requirements associated with federal contracts (Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and associated requirements).
• Experience in writing and supporting federal proposals.  
• Ability/willingness to travel domestically and to European offices (10-15%)
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for over 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

All information in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature of work to be performed. It is not designed to be all inclusive or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications required of this position.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.