In conjunction with the Business Unit, reviews requests for the procurement of goods and/or services
Analyzes the requirement for product(s) and/or service(s), verifies funding, reviews delivery timeline and key performance indicators of the product/service, and recommends revisions to the statement of work or contract specifications
Establishes an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements, availability of qualified contractors, and/or justifications for sole/single source acquisition
Reviews vendor-provided contractual documents. Incorporates provisions, such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals, testing procedures, cost escalation factors, regulatory agency compliance issues, including National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Coordinates review of contracts with SMEs, as required.
In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations related to contract pricing, terms, and conditions with potential suppliers. As appropriate, confers with the offices of General Counsel, CFO, and subject matter experts
Before contract execution, meets with Business Units and reviews key contract terms, conditions, and requirements, including deliverables, timelines, and administrative details
Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate advice and guidance.
In conjunction with the Business Unit, leads negotiations on contract modifications
In conjunction with the Business Unit, prepares the client’s position on contract disputes and recommends a decision on dispute settlements
Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals
Works with procurement requests requiring contracts with complex product/service requirements, significant business risk, and impact
Uses advanced contracting/negotiating techniques and models
Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems
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