Vice President, Contracts

Vice President, Contracts
Herndon, VA 20171

About Us

Oceus Networks' mission is to enable our customers to securely communicate anywhere at any time. Our team of telecommunications experts works to solve the unique communication and data challenges in a wide range of a commercial private networks, combat tactical, austere, and emergency response situations. We develop, integrate, and customize technology for delivering access to fast, reliable broadband connectivity in mission-critical operations. For more information, please visit us at https://oceusnetworks.com.

Security Clearance Requirement: Current or Eligible
Location Note: On-Site

Position Description:

The Vice President of Contracts manages and coordinates all activities involved in the administration of all contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders in accordance with Federal Regulations, company policies and procedures, and appropriate standard business practices. Qualified candidates will have experience managing and assisting with contracts administration for a medium or large size research and product development focused organization, preferably supporting customized telecommunications technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and assist in the administration of Other Transaction Agreements for non-traditional defense contractors and a variety of contracts to include Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Time-and-Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements.
• Oversee the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates ethics and compliance issues/concerns within the organization.
• Ensure management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company's Standards of Conduct.
• Ensure employees receive training on and reinforcement of the company's ethics policy.
• Manage and train contract administrators and purchasing agents, pursue informal resolution of disputes, and support review of new business opportunities and proposal development.
• Support proposal efforts, patents and trademarks program, and export control program, serving as the Empowered Official.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship
• Current federal government security clearance or eligibility to obtain a clearance
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
• ISO Awareness training
• 15+ years of related experience in government contracting environments including at least five years of recent experience managing a contracts team
• Demonstrated application and interpretation of the FAR/DFAR
• Demonstrated expertise in the development, negotiation and administration of high-dollar, multi-year, complex contracts and subcontracts
• Ability to review and propose alternative clauses and execute Teaming Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Professional Services Agreements and other corporate agreements
• Strong leadership, analytical skills and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to lead a team to accomplish directed tasks and goals
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, direct reports, and customers
• Strong writing and contract repository abilities along with a demonstrated proficiency to work with MS Office Suite and a variety of electronic systems (e.g., Salesforce and SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Juris Doctor degree is preferred
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager certification is desired

Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may contact us by email: hr@oceusnetworks.com or phone: 703-234-9176.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Oceus Networks our people are as diverse as our projects. We understand and embrace the belief that our differences are what make us a team. We are guided by Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and laws and provide qualified applicants opportunities for employment based on merit and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
EEO is the Law English Version - Revised November 2009
EEO is the Law Supplement English Version - Revised September 2015
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Oceus Networks complies with Form I-9 identity and legal work authorization requirements, and we utilize E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification in accordance the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).