Government Affairs Manager jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Government Contract & Pricing Manager  - REMOTE 

Defense & Government Solutions (DGS) seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Government Contract & Pricing Manager to manage government contracts and other business and administrative contracts.  In this position you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s service contract functions.

BASIC RESPONSIBLITIES: 

• Analyze contract provisions to identify potential risks, summarize implications, and make recommended solutions.
• Create and manage contract language to capture and implement agreements with customers, partners, and subcontractors. 
• Interpret program contractual requirements and coordinate legal resource services. Provide advice regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.
• Develop, document, implement, and continually improve processes related to contract management, proposal management and procurement processes and measures of success.
• Assist the CFO to plan, develop, and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide oversight for all aspects of contractual/financial planning, control, revenue/margin planning and forecasting.
• Provide support to government accounting and pricing departments, as necessary, to support customer requests for information.
• Provide estimating, pricing, and negotiation support for the various contracts’ opportunities.
• Report profitability by products/service and customer.
• Support monthly CDRLs as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and legal financial practices and reporting.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  

• Knowledge of federal government contracting requirements and processes.
• Familiarity with legal/licensing concepts such as Intellectual Property, Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, etc.Able to obtain DoD clearance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to create effective collaborations among various levels of staff and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Basic Cost Accounting/Allocation.
• Must have demonstrated experience working in a CPFF environment on DoD contracts.
• Knowledge of Government contracting procedures and Federal regulations.
• Work in a team environment.
• Experience with cost accounting and government regulations and government contracts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
• Experience writing the Cost/Price section of the company’s proposal response to include the Cost Narrative Volume.
• Departmental/Division Budget Experience.
• Able to display excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be familiar with the FAR and DFAR contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.).
• Able to work successfully with considerable independence.
• Course work or experience with business management is essential.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management business, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of government contracting experience.
• Project management experience.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This position requires a Government Clerance.   To obtain a clearance, the candidate will need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.   They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

DGS is a corporation that is a trusted source for specialized tasks in testing and evaluation for the military.  Our engineers and fabricators work on-site at military bases assisting armed forces with highly technical challenges.

Our corporate home office is in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

DGS is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:

401K/401K matching

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement