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 Requirements 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 Core Competencies 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. Highest-signal resume keywords Contract Negotiation U.S. Government Procurement FAR/DFARS Compliance Proposal Development DoD Top Secret Security Clearance ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills 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 Soft Skills Excellent Time Management Organizational Skills Customer Engagement Mentoring Independent Work Certifications & Qualifications DoD Top Secret Security Clearance TS/SCI Eligibility Industry Keywords Prime Contracts Subcontracts OTAs NDAs ACAs Direct Commercial Sale Agreements OMB Uniform Guidance Supply Chain Management Proposal RisksGlobal Trade Compliance Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Adobe Acrobat #J-18808-Ljbffr