• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications (CFCM, CPCM, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in government contract administration, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex government contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance.
• Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS) and government procurement processes, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex contracts.
• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership experience in managing contracts teams, providing strategic direction, and mentoring junior staff.
• Risk Management: Extensive experience in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks in government contracts, including financial, performance, and schedule risks.
• Negotiation Skills: Expertise in leading high-stakes contract negotiations, including complex terms and conditions, change orders, and pricing adjustments. Skilled in resolving conflicts and finding creative solutions.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership, clients, government agencies, and internal teams.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, high-priority contracts simultaneously.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and contract management software (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle). Familiarity with ERP systems and contract management tools is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or similar certifications are highly desirable.
• Clearance: Active security clearance (e.g., Secret, Top Secret), or the ability to obtain one if required.
• Industry-Specific Experience: Experience in government contracting industries such as defense, aerospace, information technology, healthcare, or infrastructure is a plus.
• Advanced Systems Knowledge: Experience with enterprise contract management systems and advanced reporting tools.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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