Contracts Manager

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

SUMMARY

Manage, control, monitor and maintain cost, schedule and performance requirements and objectives under assigned government contracts. Ensure that submitted proposals are meeting federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and customer/government specifications/regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Evaluate proposals to ensure contract requirements are adequately defined and documented.
* Identify contract risks, and make recommendations to mitigate or eliminate such risks.
* Organize and perform administrative and management functions required for timely and compliant contract performance.
* Assemble for submission to government and Oshkosh management information on engineering changes, proposals, contract modifications, price proposals and shipping documents.
* Work in liaison with corporate departments and government to assist in resolving contract or schedule problems.
* Ensure that contract activities are in full compliance with legal/governmental requirements (Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Defense Contract Audit Agency).
* Maintain the Contract Control Record, monitor DD250 forms and DD1149 forms prior to submission to government to ensure invoicing and product shipment.
* Assist with preparation of additional data or correspondence as may be required by management or the provisions of the contract.
* Interpret contract language and disseminate to company personnel.
* Conduct price negotiations with the Government.
* Analyze and review reports to ensure that costs, schedule, and performance under assigned government or company programs are being controlled and managed within established guidelines.
* Interact with Government Contract Officers (Procurement Contract Officer and Administrative Contract Officer), Subcontractors, and other company representatives.
* Present a professional image of Oshkosh to U.S. agencies and foreign governments.
* Principle point of contact for all contract management related matters on assigned programs.
* Represent Oshkosh at key contract performance review and customer briefings.
* May require travel to a war risk zone country

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
* 6 plus years of experience in government contracts
* Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree
* CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager), CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager), or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) designations
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment with very tight deadlines
* Flexibility to embrace change and adapt in a quickly changing environment
* Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense supplement to FAR (DFAR), and Service Contract Act (SCA)

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Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.