Job Title: Contract Manager, Procurement Location: Remote Pay Rate: $75/hr. Range, W2. Benefits available Position Type: Multiyear Contract ALTA IT Services has a remote, multi-year contract opening for a Contracts Manager to support a leading, Vienna, VA-based financial services customer. The Contracts Manager will support the client’s business objectives by managing the pre-award, negotiation, and post-award contracting processes for the acquisition of goods and services. This position is expected to work independently with limited guidance. Responsibilities: + In conjunction with the Business Unit, reviews requests for the procurement of goods and/or services + Analyzes the requirement for product(s) and/or service(s), verifies funding, reviews delivery timeline and key performance indicators of the product/service, and recommends revisions to the statement of work or contract specifications + Establishes an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements, availability of qualified contractors, and/or justifications for sole/single source acquisition + Reviews vendor-provided contractual documents. Incorporates provisions, such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals, testing procedures, cost escalation factors, regulatory agency compliance issues, including National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) + Coordinates review of contracts with SMEs, as required. + In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations related to contract pricing, terms, and conditions with potential suppliers. As appropriate, confers with the offices of General Counsel, CFO, and subject matter experts + Before contract execution, meets with Business Units and reviews key contract terms, conditions, and requirements, including deliverables, timelines, and administrative details + Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate advice and guidance. + In conjunction with the Business Unit, leads negotiations on contract modifications + In conjunction with the Business Unit, prepares the client's position on contract disputes and recommends a decision on dispute settlements + Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals + Works with procurement requests requiring contracts with complex product/service requirements, significant business risk, and impact + Uses advanced contracting/negotiating techniques and models + Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems + Develops project strategies + Anticipates issues and identifies solutions Qualifications: + Knowledge of procurement directives and contract laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration + Knowledge of various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and selection factors to plan appropriate strategies to procure complex requirements, and to conduct negotiations in the pre-award and post-award phases of contracting + Knowledge of the customer's program objectives sufficient to participate in planning, negotiation, and administration of specialized technical terminology + Extensive knowledge of commercial and industrial business practices sufficient to identify sources, analyze cost and pricing data, and contract proposals, and to evaluate risk + Extensive experience reviewing and negotiating major contracts in a business environment + Demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts with vendor representatives, contract specialists, legal representatives, and executives + Ability to work tactfully and effectively with all levels of management and staff + Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills Desired Qualifications: Juris Doctorate Please contact Melissa McNally via mmcnally@altaits.com for consideration. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M-MM1 #LI-MM1 #DI-MM1 Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT) System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.