Sr. Contracts Manager

Sr. Contracts Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Law or related field)
• Two (2) years Contracts Management or related field experience can be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college. Prefer at least five (5) years supervisory/management experience.
• Ten (10) years of experience in contract administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of Service Contract Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement, and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to details and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead review, drafting, negotiation and lifecycle management of a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, MSAs, purchasing agreements, subcontractor/teaming arrangements and client contracts).
• Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations, commercial risk, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise senior management team on complex contractual terms, including indemnities, limitation of liability, IP rights, terminations, payment terms, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain responsibility over all commercial Master Support Agreements (MSAs), Teaming arrangements, and Sub-contracted partnerships within the Commercial business line.
• Collaborate and partner closely with operations, business development, global supply chain, finance, project/program management teams and legal teams to structure and close deals that are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned to company business objectives.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and milestones; manage amendments, renewals, file management, and close-out procedures.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks; escalate critical issues to senior leadership, as needed.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Ensures contract information in the company contract’s database is current, accurate, and complete.
• Participate in company contracts enhancement initiatives focused on the training and development of junior contracts staff and commercial contracts managers/administrators.
• Support dispute resolution, claims management, and audits when required.
• Works on unusually complex problems, providing solutions requiring sophisticated and advanced techniques and procedures.
• Monitors operational and financial objectives, funding, and payments for assigned business segment.
• Advises and guides management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretations of terms and conditions.
• Advises business segment regarding contractual disputes, claim resolutions, and outside audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of US common law principles as they apply to service contracts, with the ability to navigate and advise on variations across all fifty states
• Familiarization with the FAR/DFARS, the UCC, and/or international contracting frameworks (if applicable)
• Professional contract management certification (e.g. NCMA CPCM)
• Extensive commercial contracts negotiations experience and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree