Contracts Manager NWG

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Title: Contracts Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

For over 25 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success. POSITION PURPOSE:
A Contracts Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and support of a portfolio of Prime Contracts with Federal, non-Federal, and/or Commercial Clients for a North Wind company or companies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• May prepare complex requests for proposals.
• Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Provides contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work.
• Manages contract change control process including coordinating with other functional departments like Project Controls, Accounting, Subcontracts & Procurement, Operations, and Legal.
• Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues.
• Analyzes new law, regulation, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives.
• Functions as domain expert on selected areas and issues.
• Provides authoritative guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity.
• Focal point for all communication with law, finance, and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.
• May assist in new business pursuit and associated contract strategy.
• Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes.
• May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.
• Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May supervise and manage multiple Contract Administrators.
• May be assigned additional team responsibilities that support all team members.
• May be asked to draft policy or procedure documents and manage those policies or procedures.
• May mentor and train less experienced professionals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with at least five years of experience in progressively more complex contract administration and management responsibilities.
  • Degree should be in business, accounting, management or similar discipline.
  • MBA or Law Degree may be used to offset contracts management experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments.
• Working to excellent knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, coupled with ability to identify required improvement to established policies.
• Working to mid-level knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.
• Strong to excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Good presentation, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.
• Emerging ability to excel in upper-level management environment.

Special Requirements: 

• Some overtime and/or after local business hours work due to time zone support. NCMA CPCM/CFCM or DAWIA/FAC-C Level I-III, preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily an office setting position. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Indoors, temperature controlled.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation ( form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.