Business Contracts Manager

Business Contracts Manager

Location Options : Hybrid Chicago or Remote

Job Description:

The Business Contracts Manager will assist with the management of the lifecycle of corporate agreements under the direction of the Business Operations Group Manager and Facility Security Officer. This includes working collaboratively with Accounting, Corporate Quality, Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Development and Proposal Departments, Finance, Leadership, Program Leaders, and outside counsel to identify and mitigate risks, manage contracts, manage, and track responses to legal inquiries and requests.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end contracting process including workflows, approvals, annual review of contracts, periodic KPI checks and reporting.
• Create, review, amend, analyze,negotiateand manage contracts, vendor agreements, professional service contracts, lease agreements, and routine legal contract documents
• Review and maintain compliance with local, state, federal and international laws, rules, and regulations through internal company policies, operating procedures, and provide recommended actions.
• Obtain updates from external legal sources, insurance carriers, insurance broker s and agency staff tomaintainlegal tracking and insurance claims tracking.
• Track deliverables, milestones, and supplier performance, intervening to mediate disputes or process amendments/renewals as needed.
• Use workflows and software systems to securely store documents, track key contract obligations, and manage renewals.
• Assist in maintaining and updating, as necessary, corporate bylaws, certificates of incorporation, and related corporate documents for all locations where business is performed
• Manages business registrations and maintains renewals for all state and international locations to ensure exp Federal can perform work and conduct business in various states and countries
• Under the supervision of the Operations Group Manager, negotiate with insurance brokers, insurance companies and third party administrators (TPA) with respect to premiums, terms and conditions of all property, casualty, and liability insurance contract renewals, modification of existing contracts and placement of new insurance contracts as needed.

Education, Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Business Management or related field
• 10-15 years of federal contracting experience
• Four or more yearsexperience leading a c ontract m anagement team preferred

• Certificateinfederalcontractingfrom an accredited or highly regarded organization
• Knowledge of federal and state contract laws and regulations
• Experience completing or supporting audits and investigations
• Knowledge of compliance and risk management processes
• Ability to interpret and communicate legal and regulatory requirementsto non-legal experts
• Experience and competency with Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint and SharePoint data storage applications
• Experience with in-depth research and maintenance of business licenses and compliance documents
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate information effectively verbally and in writing

More About Us:

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. You will be part of an expanding team that works collaboratively across our wider exp Federal design studios. As part of a project team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep you engaged and showcase your individual talents. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success.

Our employees work on complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions, and collaboration across various disciplines. Joining our team is a commitment to meaningful work supporting federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations.

Our Values:

Respect: We respect people, honor diversity, and treat each other fairly. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a global team.

Unquestioned Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility - as individuals and as a corporation. We're people who meet routine , everyday obligations with honesty.

Safety: We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our employees and protection of our assets and the environment. Our goal is zero work-related injuries.

Customer Service: We listen and respond to the changing needs of our customers, the industry, and the environment, and draw upon lessons learned from our experiences around the world.

Impeccable Quality: We recognize that quality is fundamental in all our operations - it is everyone's responsibility. We have established procedures, assessments, and continuous improvement processes in place to ensure the quality of our work.

Sustainability: We understand the impact of our work on the environment and that sustainability is a part of everything we do. We work with customers to provide responsible, efficient, healthy, and effective project solutions to reduce our overall environmental impact.

What We Offer:

• Exp onential full-time professional growth and development

• Fast-paced and professional work culture
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company HSA funding contributions

• Company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Wellness reimbursement on fitness memberships and other qualified programs
• Pre-tax fundson qualifiedtransportation andparkingexpenses
• Learning & Development tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO policy

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Engagement Team will contact you via email to let you know what next steps at exp Federal look like for you! Make sure to check your spam. Don't worry, if you are not selected to move forward in the interview process, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities you may be a better fit for.

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Exp Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, and Family and Medical Leave.

U.S. Citizenship is required for our positions in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.2c.

Should you need any special accommodations , please feel free to contact us at human.resources@expfederal.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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