Contract Manager III

Job Summary Mercury is seeking a Contracts Manager III in support of Mercury’s [X BU] providing professional Contract Management as an individual team contributor. This position requires a thorough understanding of DOD contracting provided by a team player who is also a strong independent contributor with leadership skills, problem‑solving skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. Responsibilities Manage Program and Project Contracts supporting Line of Business Reviews solicitations and prepares proposal responses in conjunction with proposal team as well as reviews and approves contractual documents for adherence to customer specifications and requirements, compliance with Terms and Conditions, applicable FAR/DFARS clauses, special provisions and adherence to company policy and procedures. Drafts and/or reviews and redlines customer agreements, negotiates agreements, including master agreements, with the objective of protecting the company’s interests. Develops and recommends negotiation strategies consistent with goals and objectives. Advises management and program teams of contractual rights, obligations, intellectual property protections, organizational conflicts of interest and general risks and mitigation strategies. Demonstrates problem‑solving abilities. Maintains deadlines for internal and external customer requests as well as contractual historical data; enters contract data into databases as required. Analyzes and tracks contract compliance in conjunction with other functions. Externally, interfaces directly with Government contracting officials, prime contractor procurement representatives and other customer representatives. Internally, interfaces with contracts team members, program management, capture, growth, finance pricing, proposal, property, quality control, engineering and other functional staff as required. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in Contract Administration/Business Management/Finance role with direct Government Defense customers or Government Prime customers. Experience with USG, Prime and Commercial contracts. Experience with standard defense contract types such as Cost Reimbursable (CR), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), etc. and with all phases of contracting from pre‑solicitation through completion/termination and contract closeout. Familiarity with US Government regulations (FAR/DFAR) required. Provide analytical, financial and negotiation skills. Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as Adobe Acrobat required. Bachelor’s in business, Management, or other related field(s). Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance. US Citizenship required. Travel: As required, estimated less than 10% Preferred Qualifications Experience with international customers desired. Expected to meet responsibilities in a highly interactive team environment, to work well under pressure, multi‑task, and deliver on multiple priorities while producing quality work. Shall establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers to include management, technical and functional counterparts to communicate project status. Ability to identify performance risks and recommend mitigations. Expected to support audit activities with prime, government or other audit agencies. Required to be trusted to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies and Government acquisition laws and regulations. Must possess excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills. Shall demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience with SAM, D&B, Certs & Reps and Exostar preferred. Location Candidate is required to work in the office a minimum of 2‑3 days a week. Salary Full‑Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $82,000 – $164,000 for an Individual Contributor III at Oxnard CA. Additional Information Role and related responsibilities Prior work experience Education, training, skills and certifications Internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles Geographic location Alignment with market data In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: Bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions) Health, life and disability insurance Company‑paid holidays and time off 401(k) retirement plan Discounted employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Annual stock‑based awards for Directors or Vice Presidents Security Clearance Secret Export Requirements This position may require you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual. Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two‑way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it’s important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. #J-18808-Ljbffr