Primary Function

• Manages activities associated with contracts from the proposal phase through contract close, including leading contract discussions and negotiations; reviewing contract terms and conditions, communicating contract requirements to the organization; managing contract changes and monitoring performance to meet company objectives and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
• Provides advisory support to the Director of Contracts as well as Subsidiary Leadership regarding contractual terms and conditions, risk assessments, and contractual interpretation.
• Assists the Director of Contracts in the identification and development of strategic plan and objectives.

Essential Duties:

• Works with Director of Contracts to ensure required compliance reporting has been prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Manages activities associated with contracts from the proposal phase through contract close, including leading contract discussions and negotiations; reviewing contract terms and conditions, communicating contract requirements to the organization; managing contract changes and monitoring performance to meet company objectives and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have cradle to grave government contracting process knowledge and direct hands-on experience.
• Must maintain highest level of professionalism, confidence and integrity while directly communicating with internal and external customers.
• Must have the ability to work well with others.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in helping a small business transition through growth, necessitating revision of policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to engage with and help solve problems that may not always be directly within traditional contracts responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in Business or equivalent. 
• 8-10 years direct experience in contract management and administration. Advanced degrees may be considered as substitute for 2-3 years of experience.
• Contracts manager Certification (CFCM or CPCM) desired. 
• Must have extensive knowledge of FAR & DFAR requirements and be skilled at researching and interpreting regulation and legalese.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent ability to work within a team, fostering teamwork and trust with both external and internal customers
• Excellent ability to develop and maintain customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness, and ethical conduct.
• Excellent ability to readily manage rapidly shifting work priorities and multiple task assignments
• Ability to review, update and implement policy with management approval.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.