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Westlake, TX
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Executive (SVP, EVP, VP)
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Job Description
Job Summary:
M1 Support Services’ Vice President (VP) of Contracts serves as the Company’s senior contracts executive, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for all contract and subcontract activities. The Contracts VP oversees the full contracts lifecycle in accordance with federal law, procurement regulations, and Company policies. The position reports to the Company General Counsel and advises executive leadership and other functional leaders on all contractual matters.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Executive Leadership & Contracts Governance
• Serves as the Company’s primary contracting authority, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for the contracts and subcontracts functions.
• Advises executive leadership, General Counsel, program management, and other functional leaders regarding contractual issues, risks, obligations, disputes, changes, and business decisions.
• Directs all Company contracts and subcontracts administration to ensure compliance, risk management, and protection of Company contractual rights.
• Plans and implements internal policies, procedures, systems, controls, and approval processes that mitigate contractual risks and support effective contract administration.
• Develops and sustains a culture of compliance, safety, quality, accountability, and professionalism.
Contract & Subcontract Management
• Responsible for negotiation and management of Company prime contracts, subcontracts, commercial agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), claims, modifications, extensions, options, and other contractual instruments.
• Applies extensive knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, FAR / DFARS, procurement law and regulations, and Company policies to manage contract and subcontract operations, negotiations, compliance, and business decisions.
• Provides oversight and contractual guidance regarding service contracts subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and wage determinations.
• Develops and maintains productive communications and relationships with Contracting Officers, subcontractors, business partners, Company program managers, and executive leadership.
Business Development & Proposals
• Supports Company business development activities, solicitations, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
• Participates in proposal development and review processes to evaluate contract/subcontract compliance, requirements, reporting, and risks.
• Negotiates and administers teaming agreements, subcontract RFPs, NDAs, and other agreements supporting Company new business pursuits.
Trade & Regulatory Compliance
• May act as Company Empowered Official responsible for foreign trade and export control compliance and training related to ITAR, EAR, FCPA, and other applicable US and foreign laws.
• Provides oversight of contract-related small business reporting and procurement compliance.
Organizational Leadership
• Manages personnel, systems, workload allocation, reporting, operational efficiencies, professional development, and training for the contracts organization.
• Establishes and enforces appropriate standards, expectations, processes, and accountability across the contracts organization to ensure consistent, timely, and professional Company contract operations.
Additional Relevant Duties as Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education & Professional Credentials
• BS/BA required.
• Master’s degree, law degree, and/or other professional contracts certifications highly desired.
Contracts Leadership & Experience
• Minimum of 15 years federal government contracting and subcontracting experience, with a minimum of 5 years contractor-side experience.
• Minimum of 5 years as a VP or Director of Contracts, or similar position, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for the contract and/or subcontract functions.
• Demonstrated experience as the contracting authority for prime and subcontract life cycle government contracting, to include responsibility for contract management, processes, systems, approvals, compliance, reporting, problem solving, changes, REAs, and claims.
Government Contracting & Regulatory Expertise
• Extensive first-hand experience negotiating and administering government contracts, subcontracts, commercial and miscellaneous contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and the modifications, extensions, options, changes, and amendments thereto.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, FAR Supplements, FAR Overhaul, DFARs, and other government procurement law and regulatory standards.
• Superior knowledge of various government contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost, Incentive/Award Fee, IDIQs, and Commercial Solutions Offering) in DoW or similar large federal agency environment.
Service Contract Labor Standards & Labor Contracting
• Practical experience with large FFP services contracts involving the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) and CBAs / wage determinations, including pricing adjustment proposals.
Negotiation, Proposals & Contract Administration
• High aptitude for analyzing and negotiating solicitation, contract, subcontract, and REA terms, conditions, performance standards, and pricing.
• Experience supporting proposal teams, including reviews for contract compliance, risk management, and subcontractor evaluation.
Trade Compliance & Security
• Practical experience with U.S. trade compliance and export/import regulations (ITAR, EAR, export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, etc.).
• Currently possess a DoW or other federal agency security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at top secret or higher level. Must be able to access U.S. military installations.
Professional & Technical Skills
• Detail-oriented, with ability to simultaneously and effectively handle multiple complex tasks and projects with positive, professional temperament.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to professionally interface with Contracting Officers, prime customers, subcontractors, and various levels of Company management and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Office suite, including moderate to high level working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills
• Defense industry, aviation, and/or aircraft services experience.
• Ability to research contract details and government regulations to resolve contract issues and disputes.
• Familiarity with small business reporting, compliance, and procurement regulations.
• Experience developing, selecting, and/or implementing a contracts management system.
• Ability to perform in a complex, cross-functional, multi-site business environment.
• Relationship-builder with customer contracting officers, business partners, Company program managers, and other Company management personnel.
• Strong business judgment and acumen from contractor perspective.
• High analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work history showing continued increase of responsibility.
Working Conditions:
• On-site position located in either Westlake, Texas or Tysons Corner, Virginia.
• Primarily office environment.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing and use of a computer while performing tasks.
• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required based on contract requirements, business needs, deadlines, or other operational demands.
• Travel to Company work sites, primarily military bases in the U.S., will be required on an as-needed basis.
• While at Company work sites, must be able to move inside aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within proximity of running equipment and aircraft.
• Travel to international worksites may be occasionally required.
M1 Support Services, headquartered in Westlake, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.
M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.
M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.
M1 Support Services’ Vice President (VP) of Contracts serves as the Company’s senior contracts executive, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for all contract and subcontract activities. The Contracts VP oversees the full contracts lifecycle in accordance with federal law, procurement regulations, and Company policies. The position reports to the Company General Counsel and advises executive leadership and other functional leaders on all contractual matters.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Executive Leadership & Contracts Governance
• Serves as the Company’s primary contracting authority, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for the contracts and subcontracts functions.
• Advises executive leadership, General Counsel, program management, and other functional leaders regarding contractual issues, risks, obligations, disputes, changes, and business decisions.
• Directs all Company contracts and subcontracts administration to ensure compliance, risk management, and protection of Company contractual rights.
• Plans and implements internal policies, procedures, systems, controls, and approval processes that mitigate contractual risks and support effective contract administration.
• Develops and sustains a culture of compliance, safety, quality, accountability, and professionalism.
Contract & Subcontract Management
• Responsible for negotiation and management of Company prime contracts, subcontracts, commercial agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), claims, modifications, extensions, options, and other contractual instruments.
• Applies extensive knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, FAR / DFARS, procurement law and regulations, and Company policies to manage contract and subcontract operations, negotiations, compliance, and business decisions.
• Provides oversight and contractual guidance regarding service contracts subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and wage determinations.
• Develops and maintains productive communications and relationships with Contracting Officers, subcontractors, business partners, Company program managers, and executive leadership.
Business Development & Proposals
• Supports Company business development activities, solicitations, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
• Participates in proposal development and review processes to evaluate contract/subcontract compliance, requirements, reporting, and risks.
• Negotiates and administers teaming agreements, subcontract RFPs, NDAs, and other agreements supporting Company new business pursuits.
Trade & Regulatory Compliance
• May act as Company Empowered Official responsible for foreign trade and export control compliance and training related to ITAR, EAR, FCPA, and other applicable US and foreign laws.
• Provides oversight of contract-related small business reporting and procurement compliance.
Organizational Leadership
• Manages personnel, systems, workload allocation, reporting, operational efficiencies, professional development, and training for the contracts organization.
• Establishes and enforces appropriate standards, expectations, processes, and accountability across the contracts organization to ensure consistent, timely, and professional Company contract operations.
Additional Relevant Duties as Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education & Professional Credentials
• BS/BA required.
• Master’s degree, law degree, and/or other professional contracts certifications highly desired.
Contracts Leadership & Experience
• Minimum of 15 years federal government contracting and subcontracting experience, with a minimum of 5 years contractor-side experience.
• Minimum of 5 years as a VP or Director of Contracts, or similar position, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for the contract and/or subcontract functions.
• Demonstrated experience as the contracting authority for prime and subcontract life cycle government contracting, to include responsibility for contract management, processes, systems, approvals, compliance, reporting, problem solving, changes, REAs, and claims.
Government Contracting & Regulatory Expertise
• Extensive first-hand experience negotiating and administering government contracts, subcontracts, commercial and miscellaneous contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and the modifications, extensions, options, changes, and amendments thereto.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, FAR Supplements, FAR Overhaul, DFARs, and other government procurement law and regulatory standards.
• Superior knowledge of various government contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost, Incentive/Award Fee, IDIQs, and Commercial Solutions Offering) in DoW or similar large federal agency environment.
Service Contract Labor Standards & Labor Contracting
• Practical experience with large FFP services contracts involving the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) and CBAs / wage determinations, including pricing adjustment proposals.
Negotiation, Proposals & Contract Administration
• High aptitude for analyzing and negotiating solicitation, contract, subcontract, and REA terms, conditions, performance standards, and pricing.
• Experience supporting proposal teams, including reviews for contract compliance, risk management, and subcontractor evaluation.
Trade Compliance & Security
• Practical experience with U.S. trade compliance and export/import regulations (ITAR, EAR, export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, etc.).
• Currently possess a DoW or other federal agency security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at top secret or higher level. Must be able to access U.S. military installations.
Professional & Technical Skills
• Detail-oriented, with ability to simultaneously and effectively handle multiple complex tasks and projects with positive, professional temperament.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to professionally interface with Contracting Officers, prime customers, subcontractors, and various levels of Company management and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Office suite, including moderate to high level working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills
• Defense industry, aviation, and/or aircraft services experience.
• Ability to research contract details and government regulations to resolve contract issues and disputes.
• Familiarity with small business reporting, compliance, and procurement regulations.
• Experience developing, selecting, and/or implementing a contracts management system.
• Ability to perform in a complex, cross-functional, multi-site business environment.
• Relationship-builder with customer contracting officers, business partners, Company program managers, and other Company management personnel.
• Strong business judgment and acumen from contractor perspective.
• High analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work history showing continued increase of responsibility.
Working Conditions:
• On-site position located in either Westlake, Texas or Tysons Corner, Virginia.
• Primarily office environment.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing and use of a computer while performing tasks.
• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required based on contract requirements, business needs, deadlines, or other operational demands.
• Travel to Company work sites, primarily military bases in the U.S., will be required on an as-needed basis.
• While at Company work sites, must be able to move inside aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within proximity of running equipment and aircraft.
• Travel to international worksites may be occasionally required.
M1 Support Services, headquartered in Westlake, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.
M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.
M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.
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