Senior Contracts Manager

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Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.  

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Job Title:

Senior Contracts Manager

Pay Grade:

P4

Job Description:

Essential Functions:
 

• Lead Capture Team activities to address the proper contract and proposal elements
• Determine contractual and proposal assignments
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert and a resource for Contracts Managers with respect to Allison Transmission Inc. (ATI) policies, ATI procedures, departmental procedures, ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFAR requirements and methods of conducting business with Government personnel
• Subject matter expert in Government and International contracting
• Subject matter expert in Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, Time and Material contracting
• Subject Matter Expert in Commercial Item determination and procurements
• Lead activities to assess new opportunities leading up to a bid or no bid decision
• Develop/report on contract key business metrics/deliverables
• Lead the proposal creation process and deliver proposal elements on schedule
• Travel domestically and internationally as required
• Negotiate with USG and other Prime Contractors
• Knowledge of Change Modification process
• Contract Close-out
• Manage Contract Invoicing and Receivables
• CDRL/SDRL tracking

Key Performance Measures:

• Accuracy

• Turnaround Time
• Compliance with Government and ATI regulations

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent

Preferred Education: Master’s in Business Administration

Experience:

• Government and International Contracting and Proposal development and contracting
• Defense Acquisition University training
• Defense Wheeled and Tracked vehicle experience
• Defense & Aerospace Contract Management experience

Product Development and Production experience

• Allison Transmission defense product knowledge
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience required; 10+ preferred. Equivalent education/experience is accepted.

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Dealing with Ambiguity – capable
• Decision Quality – demonstrated strength
• Drive for Results – demonstrated strength
• Fostering Inclusion - capable
• Functional/Technical Skills – demonstrated strength
• Problem Solving – demonstrated strength
• Self-Development – capable

Scope:

• Individual Contributor
• Volume of Work: The number of contracts per month will vary due to experience and skill set.
• Turnaround time and due dates will also be variable, based on customer requirements.
• This individual will be highly proficient in the planning and execution of both International and United States Government contracts, and will have prior related job experience.
• Leads, develops, and is expected to have a higher level of input in decision making or make recommendations to upper management for decisions. This individual will be expected to manage their own contracts. Will use judgment based on prior history and work with less management oversight compared to the P2/P3.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel required; flexibility for domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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