Contracts Manager

About the role

The Contracts Manager provides overall support for multiple projects, coordinates with cross-functional divisions, and supports the contracts team to accomplish departmental key objectives and goals.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of the high level of accountability and responsibility required to effectively analyze potential risks that contract clauses or terms may pose to the organization.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts using proven methods and techniques.
• Review contract documents and supply alternate language to mitigate the organization's risks.
• Analyze contract details to ensure terms are equitable for the company and instruct management on terms and expectations for both parties.
• Establish and maintain cross-functional internal and client relationships to foster high levels of communication.
• Interpret and apply understanding of the FAR, statutes, and government regulations in managing agreements and IDIQ type contracts, including GSA Schedules, NASA SEWP V, and other large GWACs.
• Prioritize assignments, multi-task, and adjust to meet internal and external client needs.
• Provide customer-focused solutions by maintaining close customer contacts to preserve and enhance the company's business and corporate image.
• Coordinate actions with stakeholders and escalate potential issues to supported teams and management as needed.
• Review potential new partnerships, teaming and subcontracting opportunities, and responses to solicitations internally and with vendors or suppliers.
• Maintain an organized system of records and perform quality checks to ensure compliance and auditability.
• Prepare contract briefs, deliverables, reports, and modifications, summarizing contractual requirements into manageable information.
• Complete the closeout process to ensure contracts are fulfilled appropriately with no further performance obligations.
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary, required, or assigned.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of solid, relevant contracting experience.
• Information Technology (IT) Contracting experience required.
• Understanding of commercial, product-oriented (particularly software and software maintenance) procurements by public entities is desired.
• Experience with state/local contracting is a plus.
• Familiarity with MS SharePoint is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quick learner and highly efficient team member with proven problem-solving skills in a demanding and fast-paced work environment.
• General computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office applications suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Superior organizational, customer-service, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen, excellent problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with varying organizational levels, including Sales staff, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Significant attention to detail; ability to review and digest contract documents and balance risks against the bigger picture.
• Advanced understanding of contract/Purchase Order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process, including sole source and competitive procurements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use.
• Detailed knowledge of the source selection/evaluation process.

Pay

Actual annual compensation offered will be based on several variables including geographic location, work experience, education, and skills/achievements. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000.

Benefits

• Elective Benefits: Programs tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and the global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Celebrate global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth opportunities.
• Global Organization: Network with new co-workers within your first 30 days through the onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and environmental/social initiatives.