Lead Federal Contracts Manager (Government)

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 2 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government.   We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Our National Security Team supports our Nation’s warfighters, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations. The Contracts team provides specialized expertise, guidance and support to the program and represents AT&T to the Federal Government customer.

AT&T has an opening for Lead Federal Contracts Manager to support the Public Sector Business, providing indirect Contracts Management support to AT&T and its’ Federal Government customers.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cradle to grave contracts management of Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price and T&M type contracts.
• Knowledge of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Represent AT&T and interface with Customer Contracting Officials, including corporate signature authority
• Manage and maintain contract files
• Serve as a trusted advisor to contract PMO; provide guidance concerning contractual terms and conditions
• Manage multiple issues and clients’ requests simultaneously
• Advise Program Management team of their rights and obligations under the contract terms
• Review contract terms and conditions for completeness and consistency with corporate policies and standards
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Negotiate contract modifications, review & support change proposals and potentially follow-on work
• Issue contractual correspondence; attend meetings and briefings

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI with poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience managing Federal Government contracts including proposal preparation, contract negotiations and overall administration of assigned government contracts. 
• Contract Management experience required with all contract types (primarily CPAF), working expertise with Federal Acquisition Regulation, and agency supplements.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communications skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. 
• Experience with Government contracting issues such as conflict of interest, request for equitable adjustment, funding realignment, and security in government contracting.
• Candidate should have excellent administration skills, experience using Microsoft Office products, and ability to learn new computer applications. 
• Position will work 40-100% in the office.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certification desired. A working understanding of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and experience with Intelligence agencies, DoD and Civilian agency contracts is desirable.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Columbia, Maryland

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.