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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Title: Contracts Manager Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time Travel Required: Yes (0-25%) Clearance: Ability to Obtain For over 25 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace. North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team - not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success. POSITION PURPOSE: A Contracts Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and support of a portfolio of Prime Contracts with Federal, non-Federal, and/or Commercial Clients for a North Wind company or companies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications. May prepare complex requests for proposals. Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure. Provides contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work. Manages contract change control process including coordinating with other functional departments like Project Controls, Accounting, Subcontracts & Procurement, Operations, and Legal. Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues. Analyzes new law, regulation, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. Functions as domain expert on selected areas and issues. Provides authoritative guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity. Focal point for all communication with law, finance, and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes. May assist in new business pursuit and associated contract strategy. Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes. May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements. Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise and manage multiple Contract Administrators. May be assigned additional team responsibilities that support all team members. May be asked to draft policy or procedure documents and manage those policies or procedures. May mentor and train less experienced professionals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree with at least five years of experience in progressively more complex contract administration and management responsibilities. Degree should be in business, accounting, management or similar discipline. MBA or Law Degree may be used to offset contracts management experience. Skills and Abilities: Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments. Working to excellent knowledge of corporate policies and proced