Job Description

Akima Logistics Services, LLC, an Akima company, is hiring a Contracts and Subcontracts Manager to support the C21 Contractor Logistics Support contract for the United States Air Force. The Contracts and Subcontracts Manager must have the ability to set and manage expectations, while balancing a workload which may have conflicting priorities. Experience working for a Small Business and/or an 8(a), ANC is a plus.

Working in a matrixed management environment, this position will provide contracts and subcontracts administration and management support to the C21 Contractor Logistics Support contract for the U.S. Air Force. Successful candidate requires a high degree of independent and creative judgment applied to highest-level goals and objectives of the corporation and an understanding of FAR/DFARS/AFFARS, Acquisition Policies and Directives, WAWF, CPARS, Subcontractor Reporting Requirements, and supplemental government acquisition regulations.

Prepares, examines, negotiates, and revises contracts and subcontracts. Ensures contracts and subcontracts are consistent with management's goals, policies, and procedures, as well as in compliance with contract terms and conditions. Reviews documents as part of the analysis of incoming requests and develops contract and subcontract terms and conditions. Assures that all clarifications and amendments of negotiations are incorporated into the final contract. Generates, maintains, and audits a central contract-resource file. Ensures that necessary procedural controls exist. Participates in negotiations with existing or prospective suppliers. Performs work with minimal supervision. Independently manages basic and complex issues.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Establishing successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate and an ability to act as an agent of change by identifying areas for process improvement and providing recommendations for:
• Collaborating effectively with the program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure successful program performance and advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Proposal preparation will include examining Task Order proposal requirements, preparing bids, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, accuracy, and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Contract administration includes processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data, and maintenance of historical information. Support deliverable submissions and deliverable tracking.
• Responsible for preparation of REA's for Service Contract and CBA annual adjustments in conjunction with project leadership and corporate legal depts.
• This is a hybrid role with in-office requirement weekly (typically 3+ in office) in Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor's Degree plus two years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED) with four years relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelors' degree.
• Experience supporting all prime contract types (i.e FFP, T&M, Cost Reimbursable and hybrids).
• Experience with negotiating and processing contract modifications and
• Experience handling contract terminations and close out
• Demonstrated understanding of FAR/DFARS, GSA Federal Schedules, Federal IDIQ, GWAC contracts and supplemental government acquisition regulations.
• Knowledge of small business and small disadvantaged business.
• Experience in drafting and documenting Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA).
• Experience in gathering data and performing Service Contract Act Demonstrated experience with highly effective verbal and written communications and presentation Demonstrated success working as part of a team to achieve common.
• Demonstrated past experience working in a high-intensity, highly-visible, matrixed management, direct-bill project environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate in Contract.
• Experience operating in a small business, 8(a), and/or ANC (Alaska Native Corporation) environment is a significant Aerospace, Space or Defense industry.
• Experience in subcontract administration, as well as obligations involving high risk.
• Experience supporting proposal development in the Subcontracts role with solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal support, signoff coordination, evaluation of estimates of material, equipment services, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy.
• Experience in overall program OCI compliance to include annual employee training, tracking completion and ensuring subcontractor OCI compliance.

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Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our gover nment customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.

As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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