Sr. Contracts Negotiation Manager - Public Sector, State​/Local Government

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• Represent the organization as the customer‑facing lead contact for contract negotiations.
• Review, redline and negotiate complex and non‑standard SLED contracts, including master services agreements, amendments, renewals, non‑disclosure agreements, and teaming agreements.
• Generate T‑Mobile contracts and amendments using approved templates, while also utilizing drafting skills for customization and non‑standard clauses.
• Engage subject‑matter experts and cross‑functional teams to review contract requirements.
• Develop negotiation strategies aligned with company policies and sales goals.
• Manage contractual issues across diverse scopes that require a comprehensive understanding of cradle‑to‑grave contract administration.
• Administer new contract awards and independently review modifications and amendments for accuracy and alignment with contract requirements.
• Assist with the review of RFPs and participate in the preparation of proposals.
• Resolve complex contractual issues and disputes by applying contract management concepts in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Facilitate workflows and maintain accurate contract records within the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.

• Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of combined education and related work experience.
• 7‑10 years of related experience in a government contracts role with a government agency, commercial company, and/or law firm.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, and multi‑task across many assignments.
• Strong oral communication and professional writing skills.
• Ability to handle quick turnarounds and work effectively with Sales teams and cross‑functional subject‑matter experts on tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Minimal travel required.
• This is a hybrid work role; minimum of 3 days per week in‑office required in an open workspace environment.

• Prior government or commercial transactional experience, including contract negotiations and modifications for government contracts.
• Prior experience in government contracting with State, Local and Education customers.
• Prior experience working with public sector procurement and contracting officers.
• Prior experience with cooperative purchasing contract vehicles (e.g., NASPO, Sourcewell, GSA Schedule).
• Prior experience in telecommunications or technology industry.
• NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or CCM certification preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Salesforce, and ChatGPT strongly preferred.

U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals hired into this role will be required to submit documentation proving U.S. citizenship within the first 7 days of hire; failure to do so will result in termination.

Travel Required:

Yes.

DOT Regulated Position:
No. Safety Sensitive Position:
No.

Base Pay Range: $83,600 – $150,700. Corporate Bonus Target: 15%. Actual starting pay will vary within this range based on location, qualifications, and experience.

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