Vice President of Contracts - Defense & Intel Sector

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Job Description:

Position Overview:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Vice President of Contracts supporting the Defense & Intel Sector to join our team . Are you great at building relationships? Ready to put your skills to work with departments and teams that change the fabric of our community? Do you have an eye for details? Then put your contract management expertise to work on complex projects and join our rapidly expanding team!

At this level you manage a team of Contract professionals and are ultimately responsible for all Contract activity (New Business, Existing Business and Close-out activity) within a Parsons Defense & Intel Sector. 

You will be responsible for negotiation of the most significant contracts or contract modifications, often under difficult conditions. You must be fully knowledgeable of all legal, business, financial, and long-term implication of prime contract negotiation and maintenance.  Developing positive relationships with current and future customers is imperative in this role.  Travel to the client's offices or to the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract.  

  What You'll Be Doing:

• Effectively build strong relationships with internal and external customers

• Effectively manage of group of Contract Professionals

• Keen attention to detail with skills to

• Effectively team with the Market Lead, Market BD Lead and Market Finance Lead to achieve all the goals /objectives of the Market.

• Negotiates the most significant contracts or contract modifications, often under difficult conditions. 

• Draws upon broad prior experience to effectively negotiate the most favor terms and conditions with prospective and current clients while achieving Company objectives. 

• Identifies risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.

• Participates in Division, Company, and Corporate strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, etc.).

• Selects personnel, makes staffing assignments, supervises work produced to ensure consistent high-quality performance. 

• Provides training and development for personnel assigned
  Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.

• Keeps subordinates up to date relative to the availability of resource materials dealing with current contract administration and negotiation issues.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• JD in Law or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or related field

• 15+ years of prime contract administration experience for the Federal Government/Agencies (GSA, DOD, IC, etc.), with an in-depth knowledge of federal contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.), and the government procurement process.

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.

• Strong understanding of risk management, pricing strategies, and contract compliance

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.

• Must be capable of independently negotiating the most complex contractual issues.

• Proven ability for managing and directing work involving complex situations.

• US Citizenship is required

• Proven effective leader with keen attention to detail

• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Top Secret Clearance

• Experience with Space Services and Solutions

• Experience with contract for products

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$179,800.00 - $343,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Apply