SEARCH is hiring a
Contracts Manager

Summary

The job is for a Full-Time Contracts Manager at SEARCH, based out of one of their office locations or remotely. The role involves managing contracts and agreements during a project's lifecycle, collaborating with Project Managers and Principal Investigators. The company offers a flexible work environment, competitive total compensation package, and various benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Management, or related field
• At least five (5) years of experience as a Contract Manager
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal contracting, the FAR, and Department of Defense (DOD) contracting principles
• Ability to travel, when needed

Responsibilities

• Assume Contract Manager duties on existing and new corporate contracts and agreements
• Refine and maintain corporate contracts and agreements master list
• Serve as a contractual point of contact on corporate contracts and agreements to clients, SEARCH Management, and SEARCH Project Managers
• Refine and maintain standardized corporate agreements for SEARCH to execute
• Review and analyze new corporate contracts and agreements and/or changes and modifications to existing contracts and agreements, and provide recommended changes, updates, additions, and deletions to Management and/or items to be negotiated
• Provide advice/recommendation and interpretation of contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposure to the Principals and management team
• Modify and negotiate new contracts, agreements, and/or changes and modifications to existing contracts and agreements on behalf of Management
• At the Proposal level and prior to contract award, review contract terms and conditions for completeness and consistency with company standards
• Monitor and manage contract and agreement timelines, appropriate budget estimate sheets, and contract reporting requirements such as monthly status reports to the Client and Management
• Oversee new contract and agreement execution and contract close-out procedures
• Provide contract and agreement information and specifications to applicable Project Managers, proposal developers, and Management
• Provide contract/teaming narratives and data applicable for marketing, proposals, and data calls
• Provide support and training to the Project Managers and Principal Investigators in regard to the contracts they are performing
• Identify and independently resolve complex problems related to contract language, procedures, and practices
• Comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements, and other Government contracting issues for applicable contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. or Master’s degree in Business, Business Management, or related field
• Specialized training in Business Management, Contract Management, and/or relevant topics
• Specialized training and/or experience with Federal and State contracts and Corporate Agreements
• Understanding of the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry (firms, clients, contracts, new research, and projects) at the regionwide, nationwide, and worldwide level

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions