Manager Contract Administration

Are you a detail-oriented, people manager with experience managing high-profile deliverables? If so, this role with PPD could be the next smart career move for you!

PPD is a leading global contract research organization (CRO). We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve global health by delivering life changing therapies.

The Manager, Contract Administration manages deliverables, reporting, and revenue forecasting for government contracts ensuring timeliness, quality, and FAR compliance. In tandem, this Manager supervises team of contract administration professionals and provides coaching, training, and goal development.

Responsibilities:

Manages FAR compliance on government funded contracts. Manages contract deliverables and deliverable tracking.Manages contract specific financial reporting and revenue forecasting.Supervises team of contract administration professionals. Provides coaching, guidance, and training on daily tasks.Tracks timeliness and quality of deliverables and provides necessary metrics reporting.Participates in proposal budget planning and justification Identifies and resolves issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables. Provides documentation for A-133, DCAA, NIH and DOD annual audits.

Are you a detail-oriented, people manager with experience managing high-profile deliverables? If so, this role with PPD could be the next smart career move for you!

PPD is a leading global contract research organization (CRO). We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve global health by delivering life changing therapies.

The Manager, Contract Administration manages deliverables, reporting, and revenue forecasting for government contracts ensuring timeliness, quality, and FAR compliance. In tandem, this Manager supervises team of contract administration professionals and provides coaching, training, and goal development.

Responsibilities:

Manages FAR compliance on government funded contracts. Manages contract deliverables and deliverable tracking.Manages contract specific financial reporting and revenue forecasting.Supervises team of contract administration professionals. Provides coaching, guidance, and training on daily tasks.Tracks timeliness and quality of deliverables and provides necessary metrics reporting.Participates in proposal budget planning and justification Identifies and resolves issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables. Provides documentation for A-133, DCAA, NIH and DOD annual audits.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years).1 year of leadership responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Skilled in making business decisions based on financial conditions and government compliance guidance

-Demonstrated knowledge financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting

-Knowledge of government contracting process, including drafting and review

-Knowledge of GAAP

-Advanced skills in contract negotiations, startup, implementation, and close-out

-Advanced skills with the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

-FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge

-Knowledge of government audit processes preferred

Management Role:

Manages experienced professionals and / or subordinate management who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Often heads one or more sections or a small department.

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.Able to lift and move objects up to 25 poundsAble to work in non-traditional work environments.Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements including infectious agents typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years).1 year of leadership responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Skilled in making business decisions based on financial conditions and government compliance guidance

-Demonstrated knowledge financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting

-Knowledge of government contracting process, including drafting and review

-Knowledge of GAAP

-Advanced skills in contract negotiations, startup, implementation, and close-out

-Advanced skills with the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

-FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge

-Knowledge of government audit processes preferred

Management Role:

Manages experienced professionals and / or subordinate management who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Often heads one or more sections or a small department.

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.Able to lift and move objects up to 25 poundsAble to work in non-traditional work environments.Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements including infectious agents typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.