Sr. Contract Manager (Procurement)

Overview

BRMi is seeking a Senior Contract Manager (Procurement) with deep knowledge and at least 10 years of experience in IT contracting especially in the areas of Cloud, SAAS, Software Licensing, and Infrastructure including mainframe. This position is contract to perm in support of our financial enterprise client.

You will be expected to:

review the contracts through the analytical lens.

have strong business acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders in the decision making.

be quick in understanding the management intent and can implement it with a strong sense of urgency

HYBRID in Vienna VA 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support Navy Federal’s business objectives by negotiating, executing, negotiating, and managing

commercial contracts for the acquisition of goods and services

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts

• Lead negotiations on contract modifications with stakeholder input

• Provide assistance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, requirements, risk management,

and mitigation strategies

• Ensure the level of effort and attention to detail is commensurate with the complexity, value, and

risk associated with the acquisition

• Establishes an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible

requirements

• Coordinates review of contracts or purchase agreements with Procurement Management and in

conjunction with Office of General Counsel, as required.

• In conjunction with the Business Unit, analyzes proposals. Performs cost or price analysis, including

review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness.

• In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations

related to contract pricing, terms and conditions with potential contractors. As appropriate, confers

with offices of General Counsel, and subject matter experts

• Prior to contract execution, meets with Business Units and vendor and reviews key contract terms,

conditions, and requirements including deliverables, and timelines

• Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate guidance.

• Leads negotiations on contract modifications

• Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals

• Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems

• Ensure clear, concise, and effective communication

• Anticipates issues and identifies solutions

Qualifications

• Experience in contract law/ terms/conditions

• Experience in acquisition planning, strategy development, negotiations, contract management and

administration, pricing analysis, and acquisition related requirements

• Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute and manage

contracts

• Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts

• Significant experience in written bid/proposal preparation

• Skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies

• Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring

timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards

• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related

field

BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

This is a W2 opportunity only

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

Job Locations VA-Vienna

Posted Date 9 hours ago (10/1/2024 1:36 PM)

ID 2024-3911

# of Openings 1

Category IT Operations