Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Oversee all aspects of contract management from inception to completion, including proposal drafting, negotiation, administration, and closeout.

• Liaise with customers to manage contracts and any contractual modifications.

• Ensure invoicing and contract obligations adhere to company policies, legal standards, and client requirements.

• Utilize business insight and subject matter expertise to grasp program performance needs, deliver guidance, and drive outcomes that align with program and financial goals.

• Collaborate with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and various cross-functional teams.

• Assist in program gate evaluations, management assessments, strategic business discussions, proposal evaluations, risk management tasks, and other contract-related issues.

• Create innovative solutions and address contractual challenges in collaboration with team members from different functions.

• Oversee the scope of contracts and the related terms and conditions.

• Evaluate RFPs, create and assess proposals, facilitate negotiations, implement agreements, and manage contracts.

• Examine and resolve intricate contractual issues using analytical thinking, thorough information collection, inventive contracting methods, and collaboration with stakeholders.

• Offer strategic counsel on contractual rights, obligations, regulations, and policies/procedures to minimize risks and unauthorized modifications.

• Handle both routine and intricate contract and proposal tasks while responding to urgent requirements.

• Provide support for the JPALS program within the Resilient Connectivity Products Portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance; an active security clearance is required starting on day one.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens can obtain a security clearance.

• Familiarity with U.S. Government fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR and DFARS.

• Proven experience as a Contracts Lead and/or in leading contract negotiations with clients.

• Knowledge of the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) process.

• Experience in administering and negotiating complex proposals and contracts is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders are preferred.

• Ability to cultivate effective relationships with both internal and external clients based on mutual respect and trust is preferred.

• Experience interfacing with DCAA and DCMA to support proposal assessments, audits, and investigations is preferred.

• Minimal travel within the country is expected.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired staff.

• 401(k) plan featuring employer matching contributions and an additional employer retirement contribution.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option available.

• Tuition reimbursement program offered.

• Student Loan Repayment Program to assist employees.

• Life insurance and disability coverage included.

• Optional benefits such as pet insurance, home and auto coverage, extra life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and identity theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance available.

• Autism Benefit provided.

• Employee Assistance Plan, offering up to 10 complimentary counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives to reward wellness participation.

• Access to Doctor on Demand for virtual medical consultations.

• Bright Horizons services for child and elder care support.

• Teladoc Medical Experts program for second opinions.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Flexible work schedule options.

• Employee Scholar Program for educational growth.

• Paid time off and holidays included.

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.