Senior Contracts Manager, Government Programs

<div class="content-intro"><p>There was a time when all of America believed that the future of the physical world could be radically different. The engineers of the mid-1900s put a man on the moon in eight years, designed and built planes and submarines from scratch in under three, and conceived of building things we wouldn’t even be able to dream up today.</p> <p>Today, the last of the engineers who imagined and built these systems are retiring. As they go, we lose not only the engineering knowledge gained from their decades of imagination and trial-and-error, but also the spirit that made that imagination possible.</p> <p>Amca is working day-in and day-out to restore America’s ability to engineer anything that our critical systems depend on, and reinvigorate the cycle of creation that allows imagination to shape physical reality. We rapidly develop and manufacture new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. By restoring the capability of our antiquated supply chains, we increase the country’s capacity to imagine and realize new systems, and make a physical world that looks very different from today.</p></div><p class="s3"><span class="s2">Overview</span></p> <p class="s3">Amca is<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>working with the<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>DoW<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and services on multiple government contracts. You will be the person who<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>supports scaling this. Reporting to the General Counsel, you are<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Amca's<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>first and only dedicated government contracts hire<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>–<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>the sole in-house authority on the FAR and DFARS, the lead<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>contract<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>negotiator across the table from every Contracting Officer we deal with, and the owner of every government contract we sign from solicitation through closeout. You will also<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>help us<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>build the<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>government contracting infrastructure<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>for a high-growth startup.</p> <p class="s3">&nbsp;</p> <p class="s3"><span class="s2">Responsibilities</span></p> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Serve as a lead<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>contract<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>negotiator with Contracting and Agreement Officers across the Air Force, Navy, and Army on<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>the full range of<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>negotiated procurements,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>including<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>IDIQ contracts and task orders, SBIR and STTR Phase II and Phase III awards,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>OTAs<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and follow-on production authority, and basic ordering agreements.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Serve as the contract authority on government proposals, including solicitation interpretation, terms and conditions, clause exceptions,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>certified<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>cost or pricing data obligations, TINA thresholds, and certification and sweep discipline.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Support Amca and its factories on various government contracting matters, including prime flow-downs, DCMA audits, and FAR and DFARS interpretation.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Own<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Amca's<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>technical data and intellectual property rights position, including assertion tables and rights allocation, Government Purpose Rights, and SBIR data protection.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Own the contract after award, including<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>regulatory or compliance obligations,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>modifications, delivery and performance obligations, invoicing and DD250 submission through PIEE, requests for equitable adjustment and claims under the Contract Disputes Act, terminations for convenience and default, and closeout.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Stand up<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Amca's<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>government contracting function.</div> <p class="s5">&nbsp;</p> <p class="s3"><span class="s2">Basic Qualifications</span></p> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>7+ years of government contract administration and negotiation, including a track record of negotiating directly with Procuring and Administrative Contracting Officers.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Demonstrated depth in the FAR and DFARS.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Hands-on experience across both cost-type and fixed-price vehicles, including the compliance obligations attached to each.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><span class="s6">Builder<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="s6">who</span><span class="s6"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is c</span><span class="s6">omfortable operating<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="s6">in an ambiguous environment, where processes and procedures are still being developed</span><span class="s6">.</span></div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain a contractual position to engineers, executives, and government customers.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><span class="s6">Onsite five days a week</span><span class="s6"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>in El Segundo, CA or Washington, D.C.</span></div> <p class="s5">&nbsp;</p> <p class="s3"><span class="s2">Preferred Skills and Experience</span></p> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Experience as a Contracting Officer.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM) or DAWIA contracting certification.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Substantive technical data rights and SBIR Phase III experience.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; active clearance a plus.</div> <div class="s4">•<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>JD<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>a plus.</div> <p class="s5">&nbsp;</p> <p class="s3"><span class="s2">Annual Salary Range</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span>$160,000 - $200,000 USD<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>+ Equity</p> <p class="s3"><span class="s7">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="s3"><span class="s7">This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).</span></p> <p class="s3"><span class="s7">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="s3"><span class="s7">The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Annual Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$160,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).</em></p> <p><em>The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.</em></p></div>