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Chief Government Contracts Manager - The PeterSan Group, Inc.


 

By way of introduction, I am a Principal with The PeterSan Group (www.petersan.com), a leading legal search firm based in New York. We are conducting a search for a client, a Fortune 75 company, that is seeking a Chief Government Contracts Manager for a $5 billion global business unit.
 
The Chief Government Contracts Manager reports to the Vice President and General Counsel with a matrix reporting relationship to the Chief Financial Officer.  This position is responsible for contract formation, contract negotiations and contract administration of complex U.S. Government Federal Procurement, international and/or commercial contracts. Additional responsibilities include:
 

  • Responsible for requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – Reporting Requirements as required by Subpart 4.15 and clause 52.204-11.

  • Have an understanding of an Earned Value Reporting Requirements.

  • Responsible for negotiating complex terms and conditions, performing risk analysis/mitigation, developing alternate language and providing recommendations for negotiating acceptable terms.

  • Drafts, negotiates, and approves of PIAs, MOAs, and MOUs.

  • Understands the hierarchy of contractual issues

  • Probes for unstated needs and expectations.

  • Maintains in-depth familiarity with the details of each assigned contract (i.e. special/general provisions, prices, delivery, profit or fee, change status, restrictive clauses, etc.).

  • Works closely with Program Management, Finance, Subcontracts, and International Trade compliance (Export Control) to insure a cohesive team.
     

Basic Qualifications

  • 4 year degree

  • 7-10 years experience in government contract negotiation and administration

  • 15% travel required

 Additional Qualifications

  • Government Contracts Related degree or JD (Law Degree) strongly preferred

  • Self-starter with ability to work independently, demonstrating sound business judgment, in fast moving environment.

  • Ability to work within the hierarchy and matrix of a multi-national company.

  • Excellent problem solving, decision making, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers at all organizational levels in independent and often stressful situations.

  • Strategic/critical thinking with the ability to analyze details for achieving program objectives.

  • Thinks strategically, critically and analyzes details for achieving program objectives.

  • Sets clear expectations. Establishes priorities, informs management as appropriate; draws on team members for early resolution makes timely and logical decisions.

  • Communicates concerns and issues clearly to the organization.

  • Quickly adapts to changing circumstances.

  • Supports and influence others, fosters change through Functional Transformation leadership.

 
If you should have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience.
 
Thanks, in advance, for your time and efforts.
 
Peter
 
Peter Gosule
Managing Director
The PeterSan Group, Inc.
1450 Broadway, 15th Floor  (Please note new address)
New York, NY 10018
www.petersan.com
212/981-4500