Contract Manager at NEC Corporation of America in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

Location: Irving, TX and/or Washington D.C. surrounding areas

With more than 117 years of technology innovation, a global team of 100,000, and 64,000+ technology patents, NEC is in the business of providing solutions that focus on safety, security, operational efficiency - enabling people to live brighter, more enriched lives. We call this orchestrating a brighter world.

Summary 
This position will conduct proposal reviews, contract negotiation, and administration of major government and commercial contracts.  Requires the ability to develop solutions to complex business/contractual problems using a high degree of analysis and understanding of internal and external policies and regulations. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and customer service skills, works well in a team environment, and is detail-oriented and organized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Administers contracts, including negotiation, correspondence and documentation for major contracts.


• Administers contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.


• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff.


• Prepares and reviews prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, task orders, contract modifications, teaming and/or non-disclosure agreements.


• Review, escalate, and/or resolve issues affecting compliance and ensure the satisfaction of contract requirements as well as company and customer objectives.


• Provide guidance to team members to ensure RFP/RFQ contractual requirements can be achieved and assist in developing alternate strategies in order to maintain a compliant response/proposal.


• Summarize, advise on & interpret contract policies, procedures, rules, methods, operating practices, and performance standards in support of State, Local and Federal Government procurement procedures.

Prerequisites

• Education: Bachelors degree


• Experience: Five to eight years of contract experience in technology or communications industries.  


• Working knowledge and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR). 


• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and summarize bids, proposals, contracts and other legal documents efficiently and effectively to verify accuracy, completeness and compliance.


• Must be customer service focused and have excellent time management skills


• Must be able to prioritize, plan and analyze and execute multiple and complex contract related activities


• Certifications, Licenses, etc: Paralegal, contract management and/or procurement certifications preferred but not required.


• Software as a Service (SaaS) experience preferred, but not required.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Language Skills: Excellent writing skills and communications skills.


• Mathematical Skills: Basic knowledge.


• Reasoning Skills: Ability to evaluate options and arrive at solutions that support the company. 


• Requires ability to communicate well (both verbal and written), and work collaboratively as team members and/or on an individual basis.


• Computer and/or Technical Skills: Working knowledge of MS Office Products.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• General Work Environment: General Office Environment.

About NEC Corporation Of America

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, NEC is a leading provider of innovative IT, biometrics, network, and communications products and solutions for service carriers and Fortune 1000 and SMB businesses across multiple vertical industries, including healthcare, government, education, and hospitality. NEC delivers one of the industry's broadest portfolios of technology solutions and professional services, including unified communications, wireless, voice and data, managed services, server and storage infrastructure, optical network systems, microwave radio communications, and biometric security. NEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technology leader with a presence in over 44 countries and more than $37.5 billion in revenue. For more information, please visit www.necam.com.

NEC Corporation of America and its subsidiaries is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, height, weight, arrest record pertaining to misdemeanors or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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