Contracts Advisor
Company: Oceaneering International
Location: Hanover
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Company Profile
Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and
operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea
vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military
vessels.
Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers
solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in
harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space.
Our innovative solutions support the development and application of
practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers'
challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise
across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the
government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and
services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in
which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety
or reliability.
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and
products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop
products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an
offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the
world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a
leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals,
subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology
expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling,
aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Position Summary
The Contract Advisor (Manager), also known as a Contracts Manager
in Government industry, is a valued business partner collaborating
with internal and external stakeholders in support of the products
and services we deliver to customers as part of a solution-oriented
team, building relationships based on integrity, and working
together to exceed our customer expectations and achieve company
business goals.
In this role, success of the Contracts professional depends on a
strong culture of embracing ideas and perspectives of diverse
skillsets across functional organizations, with a commitment to
building positive relationships and a collaborative work ethic to
influence and execute balanced business deals.
Duties & Responsibilities
A Contract Advisor will have a strong U.S. Government and
Commercial Contracting experience with the ability to work closely
with internal business partners in Program Management, Finance,
Supply Chain, and other functions to achieve business results.
--- Provide sound contract management and advice to meet customer
obligations and achieve company objectives for both government and
commercial contracts.
--- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
--- Assist Capture/Proposal/Program Management in establishing
strategy on business pursuits.
--- Take a lead role in evaluating requests for proposals,
providing contractual inputs and guidance for the development of
proposal responses, identification and evaluation of risks and
recommendations for mitigation, and negotiations in collaboration
with internal business partners.
--- Manage contracts for performance to scope, terms, and
conditions, applicable FAR/ DFAR or other government agency
regulations, effectively employing the principles of contract
management standards to change management, performance issues,
contract notifications, and other contractual matters that may
arise with timely communications.
--- Proficient administration of various types of Contracts
(CPFF/CPIF/CAF/FFP, and Time & Material) in accordance with the
rules and regulations specified by contract, as well as internal
policies and procedures.
--- Review and process all contractual documents for accuracy,
contract compliance, acceptance, or negotiation of changes with
customers, and coordinating the internal approval and execution of
the document in accordance with internal policy.
--- Engage with Supply Chain to communicate contract requirements
and flow downs to Suppliers and Subcontractors, and to effectively
identify and monitor risks to company contract performance.
--- Be the primary point of contact for communications with the
government contracting officer or customer contracting counterpart;
take a lead role in driving closure of contractual matters.
--- Employ effective verbal and written communications internally
and externally, coordinate customer responses with the appropriate
internal business partners.
--- Provide guidance and assist more junior contract
administrators, work collaboratively with the contracts team.
--- Interact daily with all levels of management; employ sound
judgement to keep management apprised appropriately and in a timely
manner of contractual matters that affect contract performance.
--- Redline terms and conditions of contract and coordinate and
draft a variety of agreements such as non-Disclosure Agreements,
teaming agreements, contract provisions as may be required;
coordinate all contract drafts and redlines with legal.
--- Working knowledge of ITAR and Export Regulations.
--- Familiarity with U.S. Government accounting & financial
principles (e.g., Cost Accounting Standards).
--- Perform other duties as required.
--- The Contracts Advisor will be responsible for contracts of
various values, of complexities expected to range from medium to
high, and that have management visibility throughout the
division.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
--- B.A. or B.S. degree.
--- 8+ of experience with Government Prime Contracts and
Subcontracts to a Prime Contractor.
--- Experience in administering various types of Contracts
(CPFF/CPIF/CPAF/FFP, and Time & Material).
--- Highly proficient with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and
DFAR regulations.
--- Demonstrated sound judgement and strong work ethic with the
ability to prioritize several programs is essential.
--- Experience with maintaining and organization of a Contracts
Management System for contract documentation and record
retention.
--- Experience with Proprietary Information Exchange/
Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements.
--- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
--- Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
--- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to
adequately interpret contractual guidelines and identify potential
solutions even if no solution seems apparent.
--- Are self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
--- Strong knowledge and understanding Government regulations.
--- Minimum: Secret clearance required, must be willing and capable
of obtaining a TS/SCI clearance.
--- Preferred: active TS/SCI clearance or have had an active TS/SCI
within the last 2 years.
--- Must be a US Citizen.
DESIRED
--- Degree in Government Acquisition, or advanced degree, or Juris
Doctorate, or CPA.
--- NCMA or equivalent contracts certification or
accreditation.
--- Experience with commercial contracts.
Additional Information
This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a
designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the
hiring manager based on business need.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all
positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national
origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other
non-merit factors
Keywords: Oceaneering International, Towson , Contracts Advisor, Other , Hanover, Maryland
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