Manager, Contract Administration Government & Commercial Sales Support

Position: Manager, Contract Administration  Government & Commercial Sales Support
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)  Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Manager, Contract Administration
Government & Commercial Sales Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a  Contract Administration Manager  to lead a high-impact team within our  Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD)  of the Analytical Instrument Group. In this role, you’ll be at the intersection of  Sales, Government Contracting, and Risk Management , enabling our commercial and public-sector customers to advance life-changing discoveries across life sciences, materials science, and semiconductors.

If you thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, enjoy navigating complex  government and commercial contracts , and are  experienced developing teams  that deliver results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Location:

This is a  fully onsite role  based at one of the following locations:
Hillsboro, OR
Morrisville, NC
Pittsburgh, PA
Madison, WI
Carlsbad, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Tewksbury, MA
Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

What You’ll Do
As Manager of Contract Administration, you will lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract professionals (8-10 direct reports) who support Sales and Service through the full contracting lifecycle—included within government and regulated environments.
You will:
Lead daily contract operations, overseeing the review, drafting, negotiation, and approval of sales-related contracts, bids, RFPs, and RFQs for both government and commercial customers.
Serve as a strategic partner to Sales, ensuring contracts enable revenue while managing risk and maintaining compliance.
Provide expert guidance on government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFAR-related considerations, SAM registration, and public-sector portals.
Maintain and enhance the department Playbook, SOPs, and compliance documentation to ensure alignment with corporate, divisional, legal, and government policies.
Act as an escalation point for complex contract issues, customer concerns, and partner questions—driving timely, well-reasoned resolutions.
Coach and develop your team, setting clear goals, tracking benchmarks, and addressing performance gaps.
Oversee compliance related to Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and customer-specific requirements.
Manage and optimize a centralized workflow system for contract negotiations and final agreements.
Support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Commercial Operations, Legal, Sales, and Service teams.
Serve as a backup for the Global Commercial Operations Senior Manager as needed.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience  in  government and commercial contracting , including contract negotiations supporting Sales.
3+ years of people management experience , leading teams of five or more.
Strong knowledge of  government contracting environments , registrations, and compliance requirements.
Proven ability to balance  business growth with contractual and regulatory risk .
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence internal and external stakeholders.
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines.
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing talent.
Flexibility to work across U.S. time zones and occasional global interactions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Why Thermo Fisher Scientific?
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