Contracts Manager

• Advise and/or represent the organization on contract matters
• Act as liaison between internal and external customers
• Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, OTAs, NDAs, ACAs, and Direct Commercial Sale Agreements
• Review and assess U.S. Government and commercial requests for proposals
• Identify proposal requirements and risks
• Assess intellectual property issues
• Review and redline terms and conditions
• Manage cost volume development and support proposal development with pricing and estimating
• Support gating, management approvals, and proposal submission
• Draft, summarize, redline, and interpret complex contract documents and terms and conditions
• Negotiate complex customer contracts
• Identify transaction and contract risks and offer mitigation strategies
• Provide strategic analysis, recommendations, and advice on contract matters
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards
• Support global trade and CUI compliance requirements
• Work independently and report to a Senior Manager
• Mentor and oversee other contract staff as needed
• Manage routine and complex contract and proposal activities and unplanned quick-response requirements
• Work autonomously with limited oversight
• Travel on a limited basis may be required

• University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience
• Experience engaging directly with customers
• Experience with US Government procurement and/or Other Transaction contracts
• Experience applying and interpreting FAR, DFARS and other applicable US Government regulations
• Experience interpreting, preparing and negotiating proposals and contracts, including terms and conditions, statements of work, milestones/deliverables, cost/price and fee/profit arrangements
• Willingness to support a hybrid role
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active and existing DoD Top Secret security clearance required after day 1
• TS/SCI eligibility preferred
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under FAR/DFARS
• Experience with Sole Source Proposals and TINA
• Experience negotiating complex commercial terms and conditions
• Experience with OTAs, NDAs, and ACAs
• Experience working with universities and OMB Uniform Guidance
• Experience with ITAR and EAR
• Experience interpreting and ensuring business compliance with company policy
• Experience working in/with Supply Chain (Subcontracts/Purchasing)
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, management, and compliance, with a strong focus on U.S. Government procurement regulations and proposal development. Capable of providing strategic analysis and mentoring within contract management teams.

• Contract Negotiation
• U.S. Government Procurement
• FAR/DFARS Compliance
• Proposal Development
• DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

• Contract Management
• Proposal Preparation
• Risk Assessment
• Cost Volume Development
• Intellectual Property Assessment
• Terms and Conditions Review
• Sole Source Proposals
• Negotiation of Commercial Terms
• Compliance with Company Policies
• Understanding of ITAR and EAR

• Excellent Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Engagement
• Mentoring
• Independent Work

• DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• TS/SCI Eligibility

• Prime Contracts
• Subcontracts
• OTAs
• NDAs
• ACAs
• Direct Commercial Sale Agreements
• OMB Uniform Guidance
• Supply Chain Management
• Proposal Risks Global Trade Compliance

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Acrobat