Contracts Manager Job Description

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Contracts Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Contracts Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in Plan preparation, prepare monthly budget trackers, and set up program budget reviews in advance of periodic finance reviews;
  • Manages GSA Schedule contracts including modifications and reporting requirements;
  • Negotiate and handle long-term and/or complex contractual and legal projects with significant financial or other business impact;
  • Participating in regular business development and/or pipeline review meetings;
  • Negotiating contract award;
  • Analyzing contract terms and conditions and managing compliance in accordance to each specific contract;
  • You will team with Commercial Counsel on complex contract negotiations;
  • Develops and implements service excellence strategies to improve the relationship between legal department and other departments;
  • Prepares legal applications for warranty and new contracts, as needed;
  • Set-up and maintain contractual data in accounting system (CLINs, labor categories, rates, value, funding);
  • Maintain updated knowledge of company software and services;
  • Update customer records in Salesforce as required;
  • Maintain and initiate appropriate contractual, program records and documentation;
  • Provide daily updates to internal team Tracker and Master Contracts List (Microsoft Access);
  • Coordinate approvals of contract modifications and subcontract awards.

Requirements:

  • Review government and prime contractor solicitations to perform risk management analysis;
  • Prior people management experience a plus;
  • You may have a Juris Doctor, though it is not a requirement;
  • Must be a US Person including green card holders;
  • Strong computer proficiency with a variety of software applications, including MS-Office Suite and PDF software and excellent typing skills;
  • 1-3+ years of experience fully managing (including leading negotiations) of all contract types and agreements (TAs, NDAs, Subcontracts);
  • Experience briefing senior level management;
  • Experience with employment law a plus;
  • Solid experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts, especially with foreign companies and governments;
  • Proven skills in drafting commercial transactions, including SaaS, licensing, and professional services;
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field;
  • You may have some experience supporting a sales organization working knowledge of intellectual property law and indemnity clauses;
  • General government contracting, specifically with a working knowledge of FAR, uniform guidance, and DFAR;
  • Experience supporting proposal work;
  • Other duties as assigned.