Senior Manager, Contracts

Overview Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world. Responsibilities What We’re Looking For: Iridium is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join our Legal Team. In this position, you’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Iridium contractual relationships related to purchasing goods and services in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner. You will gain valuable experience in providing support for a broad array of contract types, including consulting, services contracts, U.S. Government subcontracts, and procurement agreements, while making a meaningful impact on Iridium’s bottom line. You’ll thrive in this role if you are a flexible self-starter who is results-oriented with a strong attention to detail. You’ll bring a collaborative leadership style, a passion for employee development, and motivation to help the team achieve operational excellence. What You’ll Do: Foster and develop a team of Contracts Administrators to effectively support business objectives through accurate contract review, negotiation support, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. Mentor and train your team by performing regular check‑ins, discussing career growth opportunities, giving constructive feedback, and managing conflict when necessary. Review, draft and revise a variety of contracts, including master purchase agreements, purchase orders, statements of work (SOWs), task orders (TOs), and related procurement agreements. Consult and work closely with other members of the Legal department regarding the interpretation of commercial, legal, export, licensing contracting, and inter‑related property and product liability requirements to assure that negotiated requirements are accurately documented and fully reviewed. Enforce contract risk management procedures including Finance approvals, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act compliance and signature authority. Ensure contract compliance with data privacy issues, Iridium’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, confidentiality, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Export Compliance, Anti‑boycott, Antitrust, False Claims, etc. and provide recommendations on how company should continue to protect sensitive information both as an internal policy and a matter of law. Help maintain awareness of and compliance with government purchasing rules, contracting requirements, applicable statutes and regulations, industry best practices and company policies and procedures. Assist with cost accounting compliance as it relates to price and cost analytics. Support vendor identification and screening; initiate business supplier partnerships. Experience with contractor purchasing system reviews of procurement process and documentation. Qualifications What You’ll Need to Succeed: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. 10+ years of work experience in any of the following areas or equivalent fields: contracts administration, finance and/or program administration. Previous management experience required. Knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and related acquisition regulations and procedures, including cost‑reimbursement contracts. Familiarity with purchasing FAR 12 products and services for internal infrastructure as well as client funded contracts. Ability to identify and navigate negotiation of terms and conditions for commercial items. Familiarity with tools, processes and software applications that support federal government contracting activities. Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and role modelling commitment to your team’s goals. Have a people‑oriented mentality and be able to build meaningful relationships with senior leadership on your team and in other departments. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques. Be able to analyze and understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions, come up with and evaluate unique solutions, and see those solutions through to completion. Be independent and self‑motivated and demonstrate a high degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness. Have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results. Can thrive in a dynamic environment and efficiently manage multiple or complex projects while continuously looking for new and enhanced ways of doing things. Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table: Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCM or CFCM). We’ll also need you to: Be able to work in the office at least 3 or more days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders. Be able to travel for business up to 10%. Be a U.S. citizen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iridium Communications Inc