Contracts Manager with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs' client, a government contractor, is looking to hire a Contracts Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. This position is highly remote, but travelling to the company headquarters in Wixom, MI will be required for occasional training and/or meetings. Due to potential future requirement for this resource to hold a security clearance, United States Citizenship with ability obtain and maintain a security clearance is required. Summary: Responsible for managing government and commercial contracts for a DOD contractor. Working closely with the management team and outside counsel (as needed), this position oversees contracts management and regulatory compliance for a federal defense contractor. Responsibilities: Contracts Management

• Review purchase order terms and conditions in line with company proposals, business objectives and legal risk management.

• Discuss areas of contract risk with inside teams including sales, shipping and executive team.

• Acknowledge and accept purchase orders.

• Input and manage new and existing projects and orders into company ERP System.

• Negotiate, manage and sign various agreements, in consultation with CEO/other business units as required, including purchase, sale and service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, agent agreements, teaming and partnership agreements.

• Provide accurate recordkeeping for contracts and agreements.

• Provide updates to Finance and other business units regarding requirements for agent fee and royalty payments, based on agreement terms.

• Manage existing and apply for new letters of credit, performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, as may be required.

• In collaboration with Program Management and Purchasing departments, ensure compliance with small business subcontracting requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

• File individual and summary subcontracting reports and maintain recordkeeping to support DCMA audits. Compliance (handled together with other members of the team)

• As the Export Compliance Officer, manage the company's export compliance program and provide training and guidance to various business units on export control implementation and data access management.

• Perform customer and other required third-party screening to ensure the company maintains lawful business relationships as per US regulations.

• Perform export and import classifications of products and submit commodity jurisdiction requests to US export licensing agencies, as may be required.

• Apply for and maintain the required export licenses for all export-controlled projects and activities.

• Maintain the company's annual Department of Defense Trade Controls registration, and any other required registrations. Audits and Training

• Perform annual audits of and company-wide training on various compliance programs.

• Assist other teams with any Dispute Resolution items Registrations

• Ensure state-level statutory registers are kept up-to-date with required annual corporate filings for valid business registration and good standing.

• Maintain annual supplier representations and certifications required for doing business with customers.

• Manage and apply for personnel clearances, ensure completion and submission of DD254 forms, ensure make any required change condition reports. Required:

• Government contracting experience and knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.

• Export compliance experience and knowledge of the EAR, ITAR and OFAC regulations and trade sanctions.

• United States Citizenship with ability to obtain ad maintain a security clearance.

• Experience advising senior management on complex legal issues.

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to understand complex legal concepts and analysis and translate those to non-lawyers to create practical processes, guidance and training.

• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Administratively self-sufficient with demonstrated skill with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desired:

• Currently located in MI, OH, IL, or MN

• Current license to practice law in Michigan (or reciprocal state)