Contracts & Procurement Manager, Riverside Research Institute, Arlington, VA
Riverside Research Institute -
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Arlington, VA,
US
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Contracts & Procurement Manager
Date Posted: 2024-05-06
Job description
Riverside Overview
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Position Overview
Riverside Research is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Manager for its Crystal City, VA office. Our organizational structure includes a centralized procurement and contracting function, whose mission is to collaborate with internal programs operations staff and subcontractors/suppliers to timely procure desired goods and services, at a reasonable price and in a timely manner, consistent with established Riverside Research policies and procedures and federal procurement practices. This position will be responsible for Procurement and Subcontract Management services.
Purchasing/Subcontracts: The ideal candidate will be accountable and responsible for performing the following procurement and contracting functions. This is a multifaceted role; ensuring compliance in Procurement as well as supporting major initiatives with Proposals, Subcontracts under contracts, contracts and Training in all facets of Procurement. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting CPSR audits, writing/editing procurement policies' Smal Business Program and exemplary communication skills in support customers (internal and external) in the organization.
Position requires 4 days a week in the office.
Responsibilities
Perform Cradle to Grave subcontract management to include consulting agreements, NDAs and Teaming Agreements
Enters/manages subcontract/procurement documentation in Deltek/Costpoint
Ensure procurement process remains CPSR compliant (CPSR Experience)
Work with Accounts Payable (AP) to confirm vendor qualifications and vendor ID creation in the accounting system
Perform SBLO duties to include Small Business Subcontracting Plans, ISR and SSR and FFATA reporting
Respond in a timely and accurate manner to questions and requests for data and metrics from senior management and the Executive Office, as requested
This position requires strong communication skills with a desire to work with Program managers to complete the procurements timely in a team environment
As time permits, support contract management activities
Collaborates closely with the Contracts Management staff by providing a full range of procurement and subcontract administration services, including maintaining contract data in the accounting system, providing support for project activities, policies, procedures, and requires a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Qualifications
A degree and 7-10 progressive years' experience in purchasing and subcontract administration/management, or related field
Knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFARS, other agency supplements, and applicable U.S. laws and regulations
Experience working with a variety of contract and subcontract types including Cost-Plus, Cost Reimbursement, FFP, T&M/LH, ID/IQs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of contracting/purchasing concepts and approaches
Able to prioritize and pivot from managing multiple subcontractors and suppliers across multiple post award prime contracts to providing subcontracting support during all proposal phases
Collaborative business partner and solution-oriented acumen while maintaining FAR/DFAR, DCMA, and company policy compliance
Desired Qualifications:
Deltek Costpoint Procurement Modules
Contracts Management and Proposal experience
Strong working knowledge in CPSR Requirements
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and TEAMS
Program Management Knowledge
Experience writing policies and procedures
Global Comp
$100,000 - $170,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.
Closing Statement
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.