Job Information
Aston Carter Contracts Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana
Responsibilities:
• Negotiate, manage, and administer all contractual activities related to projects and
ensure that technical and business assumptions, limitations, and conditions are
included.
• Analyze contract provisions to identify potential risks, summarize implications, and make
recommended solutions.
• Create and modify contract language to capture and implement agreements with
customers, partners, and subcontractors. Manage the review of proposals/offers from
other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determine acceptable proposals.
• Interact closely with Contract Officers to assure requirements and needs are met.
• Provide oversight of Subcontracts and assure compliance.
• Increase and utilize contract vehicles to streamline process.
• Interact closely with sales, program management, and executive management teams to
provide information and support for proposals and contracts.
• Interpret program contractual requirements and coordinate legal resource services.
Provide advice regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters,
such as effective use of resources and legal issues.
• Manage the contractual activities for protection and utilization of Intellectual Property in
fulfilling contractual obligations. Negotiate contract terms and conditions for IP utilization
and license rights. Assist program managers and security manager with safeguarding
restricted IP, including employee training for the handling of restricted materials,
technological access or copying protection, and physical access restrictions. Knowledge
manager for Intellectual Property policy and related educational materials and
references.
• Responsible for procurement process which includes compliance with Government
Property Management System.
• Develop, document, implement, and continually improve processes related to contract
management, proposal management and procurement processes and measures of
success.
Essential duties of all professional team members:
• Follow regulations and professional ethics.
• Respond to existing client inquiries and requests within one business day or less.
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time
requested.
• Strive to attain realization goals.
• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Follow firm procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Always maintain confidentiality of the firm and its clients.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of hours worked.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
5+ years with contracts experience (preferably with manufacturing, defense industry)
Bachelors Degree
Ability to take on 6-9 month consulting role
Ability to be onsite 4-5 days per week
Top understanding of terms and conditions
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.