MPR Associates, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Contracts Specialist/ Contracts Manager
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMPR Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering services and consulting firm seeking a talented Contracts Manager for their Alexandria, VA office. The role involves managing a full range of contract functions, supporting risk management processes, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while collaborating with various teams within the organization.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Mitchell McCall
Responsibilities
Review contractual documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms and conditions and other provisions, including applicable federal regulations and business team objectives. This includes contracts, purchase orders, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontractor agreements, consultant agreements, and vendor agreements
Provide support for bid review and proposal requests, specifically review of contractual and legal terms and conditions
Correspond with clients regarding contract status (contract acknowledgements, applicable terms, and conditions), requests for additional information, etc
Collaborates with the Contracts Team, specifically the Contracts Assistant, with contract closeout and execution
Ensure the timely approval and closeout of contracts on MPR’s internal contract management system
Negotiate with clients to close differences in desired terms and conditions to finalize agreements
Work with team members to ensure contract requirements are fully understood and executed
Support all aspects of administrative responsibilities of the contract routing process in MPR’s automated process software (a software workflow tool developed by and unique to MPR)
Coordinate functions associated with contracts’ insurance requirements
Support annual insurance, financial, and client audits
Develop strong working relationships with other Contracts Team members, as well as with engineers and staff all levels of the organization and across market segments
Review and update contract administration and routing processes to evolve them in line with current and future business objectives
Assist In-House Counsel with managing internal and external legal matters and coordinating with external legal counsel, including assisting with responses to legal orders and internal compliance with such orders
Develop expertise in select and/or novel legal or policy areas pertinent to the business operations and future growth of the company to become an in-house source of knowledge and advice for the company
Enhanced understanding of and exposure to emerging technologies in the fields of nuclear and renewable energy and health and life science product development
Conduct training for newly hired corporate staff on MPR contract review and routing processes
Qualification
Required
This position involves Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R § 120.15 is required. 'US Person' includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Bachelor's degree required
At least five (5) to seven (7) years of working experience in the field of contracts management
Knowledge of contracting concepts, contract terms, and applicable acquisition laws and regulations
General understanding of contracts administration required to provide daily support of contracts routing process and contract review
Experience with contract management and routing systems is strongly desired
Candidate must have adequate knowledge of the law governing contracts and experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, including substantial experience drafting and revising contract clauses to ensure contract consistency with business risk objectives
Must have adequate experience in reviewing and negotiating agreements related to the provision of professional services, including professional service agreements, master services agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, teaming and collaboration agreements, and subcontracts
The candidate needs to be conversant with regulatory, legislative, and industrial changes governing MPR's client industries
High degree of proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) required
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of an organization
Ability to effectively and proactively interact with project teams to complete necessary work
Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and quickly adjust to changing priorities and deadlines
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability and motivation to identify areas where they can be of assistance and where process improvements can be made
Ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and written) in a courteous and professional manner
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working independently with minimum supervision
Excellent time management skills and habits
Solid proofreading skills
Be flexible, motivated, resourceful and organized in a multi-functional role
Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities
Strong questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in others; ability to effectively and appropriately provide and receive feedback from engineers across market segments
Ability and strong willingness to learn and familiarize oneself with technical language and specific aspects of engineering projects to facilitate contract routing and administration
Preferred
Juris Doctorate is desired, and a bar license is a plus
Certification in contract management is strongly desired
Experience with commercial and federal government terms and conditions is desired
General knowledge of PowerPoint is a plus
Company
MPR Associates, Inc.
In 1964, a trio of visionary engineers, from Admiral Rickover's Naval nuclear propulsion program, set out to form a company built around technical excellence.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ryan Downs
Vice President - Partner
Jim Bubb
Partner
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