Manager, Contracts Administration

Logistics: CGS (cgsadmin.com), - one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday working ONSITE at our Nashville, TN location. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM.

What You'll Do:

• Leads the preparation and review of all business proposals to customers for growth of current contracts or award of new business.

• Oversees the internal proposal processes to ensure that all federal government proposals and pricing are compliant with the Federal Acquisition Rules (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards.

• Leads contract administration staff in all contract activities to ensure that contractual obligations are met and compliance is maintained with mandatory governmental regulations, applicable laws and corporate policies and procedures.

• Provides supervision of contract compliance, contract review, contract communication, contract performance, contract reporting and contract filing.

• Responsible for ensuring efficient preparation, review, coordination and requests for approval of legal documents to include contracts, contract modifications, subcontracts and related modifications, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and other legal documents.

• Provides guidance to staff as may be needed in negotiation of contracts.

• Works as the primary negotiator in more complex contracts and subcontracts negotiations.

• Develops and maintains internal departmental processes in accordance with corporate policies, FAR requirements, and industry best practices.

• Ensures all processes are documented in accordance with ISO standards and staff is trained to those processes.

• Responsible for overall management of assigned business plans and related reporting.

• Makes recommendations to management concerning policies and processes to further enhance reaching business goals.

• Participates with company management in the financial management of all contracts.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: Bachelor's in a job related field.

• Required Experience:

  • 9 years experience in contracts negotiation. Strong contracts management experience, including experience working with contract processes and principles.

  • 3 years management or supervisory experience or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above (may be concurrent).

• Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels, and to maintain effective working relationships.

  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to all levels throughout the organization and externally.

  • Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.

  • Strong presentation, interviewing, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.

  • Strong decision-making, organizational and leadership skills.

  • Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.

  • Specialized knowledge in negotiating and managing Government contracts and subcontracts.

  • Ability to recognize contractual issues and recommend solutions.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• Government contracting experience is STRONGLY PREFERRED

• Contract management certification is a plus

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.