Hive Group, LLC specializes in helping federal government agencies and local area government contractors plan, define, acquire and manage programs in support of operational needs and missions. We offer professional services, that enable success of client missions through creative solutions delivered with high performing teams and Individuals in the Contracts, Procurement, Acquisition, and Finance areas
The Hive Group currently has an opening for a
Temporary -
Contracts Manager supporting our clients’ growing and dynamic Utility Program Services (UPS) division. Our client is a global consulting services company with over 9,000 full- and part-time employees Their UPS division focuses on delivering energy efficiency and electrification advisory programs for utilities all over the nation. The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, a keen eye for detail, be flexible, able to think “outside the box” in a fast-paced environment, and experience with “public utility contracts”.
Note
: (This position can either be remote (or) a hybrid work schedule based out of the client headquarters office in Reston, VA.)
Job
Responsibilities
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- Provide contracts support for proposals and active contracts with major utilities across the nation.
- Lead the contract review and negotiation process for new proposals, RFP awards, amendments to existing contracts, and new contracts with a focus on risk mitigation and overall value to the company, consistent with sound business practices, company policies and procedures, and government regulations. Maintain all required contractual and price/business volume documentation.
- Review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontract agreements (when the company is a subcontractor).
- Identify contractual and/or RFP terms which may pose risk to the company and provide recommendations where applicable on strategies to mitigate.
- Provide guidance and oversight, and work with client representatives to resolve operational and contractual issues that may arise during the performance of the contract, with a focus on mitigating the companies risk, maintaining and increasing profitability, balanced with client needs.
- Proactively assess critical contract obligations and contract provisions, to include gaps and risks. Advise on contract revisions to better meet the needs of the Client and the company.
- Support data calls, maintain compliance with SOX and other governmental requirements, as well as client audit requirements on an ongoing basis.
- Handle multiple priority tasks and proposals effectively.
- Develop effective positive working relationships with both internal and external clients; participate in client meetings as required.
Job Qualifications:
- 8+ years’ experience negotiating and managing “commercial” contracts
- 8+ years’ experience working with relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned commercial contracts.
- Expertise with commercial contracts terms and conditions.
- Solid skills with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
- Excellent oral and written communications.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
- Self-starter and able to take initiative in solving problems.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build collaborative business relationships both internally to the company and with external clients.
- The ability to collaboratively work with geographically diverse internal clients.
Preferred Skills & Key Attributes:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Familiarity with the utility industry.
- Understanding of ‘Pay for Performance’ agreements in the utility, energy efficiency space.
- Familiarity with Deltek tools such as Costpoint and Contract Management System.
Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hive Group hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
