Contracts Manager I - Government & Commercial
Hidden Level · Syracuse, NY · Yesterday
Legal$64k–$80k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Administering routine contract actions, including modifications, options, funding actions, task orders, subcontract actions, and closeout support.
- Supporting review of RFP/RFQ terms, FAR/DFARS applicability, flow-down requirements, reps and certs, and subcontract packages.
- Processing customer order forms, NDAs, bailment agreements, simple SOWs/change orders, vendor SaaS orders, and click-through/clickwrap reviews.
- Performing first-pass review and redlining of teaming agreements, subcontract documents, and other contract-related legal documents within approved templates and playbooks.
- Maintaining contract files, repositories, trackers, and key contract dates, including deliverables, CDRLs, renewals, option windows, and closeout milestones.
- Creating and updating purchase requisitions tied to contract actions, vendor support, subcontract packages, program requirements, or manufacturing-related support.
- Aiding Accounting with invoice questions, billing backup, contract-term confirmation, and related documentation as needed.
- Aiding Service Operations with lease-related contract review coordination and escalation of legal or business issues.
- Coeordinating with Legal, Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Procurement, Service Operations, Security/Privacy, and Business Development/Sales stakeholders.
- Escalating non-standard terms, higher-risk issues, or matters outside approved authority before moving forward.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in contracts management, procurement, legal support, supply chain, manufacturing operations support, or a related administrative role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of contract terminology, contract lifecycle stages, FAR/DFARS basics, standard commercial terms, manufacturing-related contracting or operations support, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, responsiveness, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Procurement, Operations, Security/Privacy, and Business Development/Sales stakeholders.
- Secret clearance required at hire or must be obtained within 6 months of hire; ability to maintain clearance required.
- U.S. Person status required for ITAR-controlled work.
Pay
The salary range for this position is estimated at $64,000 - $80,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible time off
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Potential stock options