Contracts Manager

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

📋 Description

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle independently, encompassing proposal support, negotiation of terms and conditions, contract administration, modifications, and closeout.

• Act as the main contracts liaison with external customers, which includes U.S. Government contracting personnel and prime contractor clients.

• Lead and carry out negotiations to secure advantageous business results while ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contractual rights, obligations, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Review, draft, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, modifications, NDAs, teaming agreements, REAs, and claims.

• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and relevant agency supplements.

• Aid in proposal development, including RFP/RFQ analysis, compliance matrices, and contractual volumes.

• Identify contractual risks and convey clear recommendations to leadership.

• Prepare and present written materials and presentations for internal leadership and customers.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of contracts policies and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Over 8 years of progressive contracts experience supporting U.S. Government and/or defense programs in a customer-facing capacity.

• Proven working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.

• Capability to operate independently with minimal oversight.

• Strong negotiation abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.

• Experience with a large or mid-tier DoD prime contractor is preferred.

• Familiarity with cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Climate-controlled, well-lit, and clean work environment!

• Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours of PTO for the first year.

• 8 Paid Holidays, along with 3 floating holidays.

• 401k Plan with Company Match.

• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).

• Wellness Program and incentives.

• Company HSA contributions.

• Insurance Benefits that commence on the 1st of the month following hire.

• Eligibility for Company Performance-based bonuses annually.

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks.

• Company-Paid Benefits: $75 monthly student loan repayment program.

• Basic Life Insurance.

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.

• Short Term Disability.

• Long Term Disability.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical and Prescription insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans.

• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family.

• Accident Plan.

• Critical Illness Plan.

• Hospital Indemnity Plan.

• Pet Insurance.

• Identity Theft protection.