Government Contract Administration Manager

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Government Contract Administration Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for our Columbus, IN office.

Job Summary:

Responsible for government contract/subcontract compliance and administration. Responsible for cost and pricing support for government proposals. Maintains compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Cost Accounting System (CAS) requirements and all other Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Coordinates policy development and supports all government external audit visits.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Financial Acumen: By interpreting and applying key financial indicators, you'll make informed business decisions that drive better financial outcomes.
• Business Partnering: Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll develop partnerships that align with organizational goals, influence decision-making, and guide the business towards positive results.
• Risk Analysis: Evaluating business processes, you'll identify risks and internal control gaps, develop risk management plans, and implement process improvements to mitigate risks.
• Effective Communication: You'll deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Innovation: By cultivating innovation, you'll create new and better ways for the organization to succeed, driving continuous improvement and growth.
• Customer Focus: Building strong relationships with customers, you'll deliver customer-centric solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Complexity Management: You'll make sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems and drive business success.
• Valuing Differences: Recognizing the value of diverse perspectives and cultures, you'll foster an inclusive environment that leverages these differences for organizational benefit.

• Government Audit Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of government audits, issues, and reporting requirements to serve as a reliable internal resource.
• Contract Management Skills : Master the contract bid process, negotiation, and administration for various contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, Cost Sharing, etc.) to ensure smooth and effective contract management.
• Rate Administration and Audit Review: Drive the rate administration and annual audit review for grants/contracts subject to cost reimbursement, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Project Management : Direct multiple projects across different business segments and functions, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Client Needs Translation : Demonstrate the ability to translate client needs into actionable plans, balancing client requirements with achievable goals to create win-win outcomes.
• Team Management: Effectively manage your team by delegating assignments based on availability, ability, and developmental needs, while providing constructive feedback to foster growth.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain consistency and sustainability within the function, ensuring ongoing enhancement of processes and outcomes.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with stakeholders and collaborate across functions to align efforts with organizational goals and strategies.