Government Contracts Manager Job Details Job Location ATS CORPORATE OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA Remote Type Hybrid Position Type Full Time Indirect Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Legal Description Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs over 2,100team members in over95locations across the United States. Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world, and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services. LOCATION: Marietta, GA The Role: The Government Contracts Manager will support its Commercial and Federal Government business operations and will be tasked with independently reviewing and negotiating commercial and U.S. Government contracts, bids, proposals, and related contractual and regulatory-compliance materials. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of FAR and DFARS provisions applicable to professional services. This person in this role will interact regularly with business and technical counterparts and must be able to communicate effectively. This position reports to the company’s General Counsel. Responsibilities: + Independently review, edit and negotiate complex commercial and US Government contracts, including but not limited to Prime and Sub-tier contracts, solicitations, proposals, change orders, bids, etc. + Advise internal stakeholders of the risks and obligations associated with each contract, including terms and conditions, payment terms, compliance requirements + Highlight contractual risks and offer mitigation solutions + Complete customer-requested representations and certifications + Identify and implement tools to modernize and streamline the internal contracting processes + Track and monitor Contracting KPIs and present updates to the executive team annually + Work with business stakeholders, functional counterparts, and customers to resolve contractual issues + Analyze contractual requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures + Prepare and administer correspondence, supporting documents, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal + Provide training on contracting best practices and contract policy to internal business teams + Ensure contract review, approval and execution in accordance with corporate policies and standard operating procedures + Act as custodian of contractual records for assigned contracts + Manage Federal Government System for Award Management (SAM) registration and updates + Lead role as company administrator for Exostar and various other customer portals + Back up to paralegal for NDA review, edits and negotiations Qualifications + Job Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or related field required + Minimum of 7 years of contract management experience, including a full range of commercial and U.S. Government contracts; extensive knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions + Deep knowledge of the FAR and DFARS + Experience in solicitation analysis, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and issue resolution + Excellent communication and writing skills + Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing urgencies with the ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turnaround time + Highly motivated and detail oriented with the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems and create trusting relationships with both internal and external clients U.S. Persons Only A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Applied Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. IND#30