Contracts Manager, Public Sector

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Public Sector Contracts Manager

Responsibilities:

• Performing pre- and post-contract award assessments of Federal and SLED direct and indirect contract solicitations, Statements of Work, and contract awards for contractual, operational and compliance obligations.  As part of this responsibility the Public Sector Contracts Manager- (a) analyzes significant, and unique Federal and SLED contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and company policies procedures; (b) prepares the Initial and Final Proposal Reviews; (c) contributes to solicitation question preparation and incorporation of appropriate information provided in customer responses to help assure that the proposal is accurate and responsive; (d) assists the proposal team in obtaining and managing proposal responses from internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs); (e) provides proposal preparation support to assure all solicitation requirements are addressed accurately and compliantly; and (f) prepares the Contract Award Review.

• Managing Federal pricing compliance reviews to assure compliance with the Price Reductions Clause (PRC) obligations of Iron Mountain’s GSA Federal Supply Schedule contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSA), and option pricing, and SLED contracts tied to Iron Mountain’s GSA Federal Supply Schedule contracts.

• Managing Federal database submissions such as those for the Federal Acquisition System for Award Management database (SAM), DUNS, TIN and CPARS, and preparing periodic Federal and SLED customer representations and certifications.

• Managing Public Sector prime and subcontracts, including providing post-contract award support for contract performance and audit issues, analyses of contract requirements, and administration of modifications, and administration of modifications, and performing pricing oversight and reporting under SLED buying vehicles (GWACs, IDIQs, BPA, BOA, multi-jurisdiction collective procurement agreements, etc.)       

• Actively participating in developing and implementing Federal and SLED government contracting compliance processes, systems and training. 

• Supporting Federal Service Contract Act and SLED prevailing wage compliance, including drafting and negotiating appropriate subcontractor flow down provisions.

• Administering processes for compliance with Federal Small business subcontracting and SLED subcontract diversity requirements.

• Coordinating with Iron Mountain Public Affairs and Corporate Privacy and Compliance to administer processes for SLED “Pay to Play” and lobbying compliance.

• Preparing and managing Federal and SLED contracting change of name and contract novation submissions.

• Analyzing new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on Public Sector business goals and objectives; functioning as domain expert and providing authoritative guidance to internal business teams on both internal and external requirements and processes relating to Public Sector contracting.

Job Requirements

Skills/Abilities-

• Uncompromising integrity and dependability.

• Strong background in both Federal and SLED contracting and commercial contracting concepts; experience with commercial item (FAR Part 12) and GSA Federal Supply Schedules is preferred.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and high proficiency in use of Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Google Suite.

• Ability to learn and effectively operate a contract repository database and automated workflow

• Excellent organizing, process management, time management, analytical and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly as it relates to adhering to contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements and company policy.

• Self-directed and having the ability to apply independent judgment and creativity to the resolution of contract and compliance issues.

• Strong presentation, leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills.

• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.

• Ability to excel in upper level management environment.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of eight years’ business or related experience is required.

• A minimum of five years in Public Sector contract management preferred. 

• Master’s degree is desirable.

• Must be an experienced self-starter with proven ability to a handle high-volume of transactions, complexity and competing priorities.

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