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Brain Gain Recruiting has open Contract Management positions in Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, and Houston, TX.  If you are interested in these scenic locations, contact Mary Lee at mary@braingainrecruiting.com.  Interested candidates should forward their resumes in MS Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).

Commercial & Contract Management - Contract Management Manager - (US-TX-Houston and Wilmington, DE)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish core contract management processes in order to monitor and manage contract compliance including change control.

  • Flex contractual levers in order to optimize the commercial position.

  • Give advice to project leadership on contractual issues.

  • Proactively work with the client and internal teams to resolve contractual issues, interfacing with Legal as needed.

  • Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.

  • Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to best solution.

  • Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure all terms and conditions are met.

  • Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.

  • Manages daily workload of assigned CM personnel and project or business personnel assisting with CM function.

  • Acts as primary contact between project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.

  • Acts as liaison between our company and Contracting Officers/Subcontractors.

  • Responsible for assigned CM, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures.

  • Responsible for informing project team of requirements of contract and monitoring compliance.

  • Develops and integrates CM tools, templates, methods and processes.

Job Requirements:

  • Willing to travel up to 50%

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 years contract management experience

  • Minimum 4 years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree Required

Professional Skill Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role.

  • Professional certification a plus (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM, IACM, etc.).

  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership.

  • Experience with day-to-day management of complex outsourcing arrangements.

  • Ability to interface with difficult clients and engage in a constructive manner.

  • Prior experience applying contract management fundamentals to recommend a course of action to supervisor.

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Outlook Email, Instant Messaging required.

  • Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

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Commercial & Contract Management - Government Contract Manager - (US-DC-Washington)

Job Summary:

The Contract Management Manager will manage a variety of government, international, and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. This individual will provide on-site advice to internal 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).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish core contract management processes in order to monitor and manage contract compliance including change control.

  • Flex contractual levers in order to optimize the commercial position.

  • Give advice to project leadership on contractual issues.

  • Proactively work with the client and internal teams to resolve contractual issues, interfacing with Legal as needed.

  • Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.

  • Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to best solution.

  • Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure all terms and conditions are met.

  • Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.

  • Manages daily workload of assigned CM personnel and project or business personnel assisting with CM function.

  • Acts as primary contact between project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.

  • Acts as liaison to Contracting Officers/Subcontractors.

  • Responsible for assigned CM, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures.

  • Responsible for informing project team of requirements of contract and monitoring compliance

  • Develops and integrates CM tools, templates, methods and processes.

Job Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 years contract management experience.

  • Minimum 4 years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts.

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree Required.

Professional Skill Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role.

  • Professional certification a plus (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM, IACM, etc.).

  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership.

  • Experience with day-to-day management of complex outsourcing arrangements.

  • Ability to interface with difficult clients and engage in a constructive manner.

  • Prior experience applying contract management fundamentals to recommend a course of action to supervisor.

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Outlook Email, Instant Messaging required.

  • Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

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If you are interested in these openings, contact Mary Lee at mary@braingainrecruiting.com

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