Contracts Manager Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Arlington, VA (Job ID 41975)

Description

Tetra Tech is powering a just energy transition for all. We are Leading with Science® to advance the clean energy projects and policies the world needs to achieve climate and decarbonization goals. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We work with governments, policy planners, investors, power project developers, and international development agencies to increase energy access, strengthen energy security, and power economies.

The Contracts Manager is independently responsible for the full life cycle of federal contract administration.  Primary responsibilities include (1) Independently managing large, complex Federal contracts; (2) providing contractual advice to project offices and Project Managers; (3) ensuring compliance to various regulations, policies and contracts; (4) determining contractual obligations and risk mitigation; and (5) managing, coaching and training Contracts Administrators and Specialists.

 Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

 Position responsibilities

•  Support technical staff by determining appropriate acquisition instruments based on project requirements.
• Create, modify, and execute purchase orders, subcontracts and independent consultant agreements.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and vendors regarding salary requests, travel, consent to subcontract, contractual revisions, and other contractual matters.
• Draft procurement documentation, including RFQs/RFPs, evaluation memos, negotiations, and sole source justifications.
• Conduct commercial item determinations for procurement of commodities and services.
•  Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Support Project Managers and global field offices by providing guidance on contractual requirements.
• Manage the contractual start-up and close-out process for global projects.
• Perform cost/price analysis of subcontractor bids and proposals.
• Negotiate subcontracts and client budgets.
• Train field office staff to maintain project inventory of all expendable and nonexpendable items, and provide guidance to them regarding the disposition of equipment during the closeout phase of projects.
• Continuously identify ways to streamline the Contracts departments' procedures and processes.
• Assist the Contracts Director with annual reviews and updates to manuals, trainings and templates to reflect changes to internal policies and client regulations.
• Perform annual spot checks of home office and field office procurement and contracts files, and provide project staff with solutions to address weaknesses identified.
• Assist the Senior Contracts Manager in completing the quarterly internal review of subcontract files.
• Provide procurement and contracts training to Project Managers, business development, and field office staff.
• Provide contractual advice to junior Contracts team members and/or manage the Contracts Administrators and Specialists.
• Oversee government small business reporting and ensure small business targets are met for global projects.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Support audits
• Occasional international travel to developing countries may be required 

 Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in the International Development field
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
• Prior work experience with federal government contracting, preferably with USAID and other donor agencies
• Previous financial and project management experience
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Registers and USAID Acquisition Regulations
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
• Excellent negotiating and budgeting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and proficient in Word

Valued qualification

• Fluency in a foreign language 

Headquarter position 

About Tetra Tech:

 Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

 Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

 LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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