Manager, Contracts – Propulsion Systems

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

📋 Description

• Oversee contracts with U.S. government entities, primary government contractors, foreign governments, as well as domestic and international commercial clients.

• Negotiate and oversee various types of contracts.

• Initiate, monitor, and track changes to contracts, deliverables, correspondence, terms and conditions, risks and mitigations, and associated documentation.

• Administer government, international, and commercial contracts in line with company policies, relevant laws, and customer specifications.

• Foster and manage contracts and business relationships with designated clients.

• Engage in proposal evaluations and endorsements.

• Update management on risks related to terms and conditions and proposed mitigation strategies.

• Assess the acceptability of contractual terms and conditions and evaluate proposal risks and implications.

• Identify key risks and formulate contract terms and conditions to alleviate them.

• Offer alternative terms and conditions to clients.

• Spearhead contract negotiations and management.

• Collaborate with sales, finance, service, and legal teams to structure contracts effectively.

• Examine contracts for adherence to company policies, government specifications, and other requirements.

• Provide contract status updates and support to program managers, functional areas, and management.

• Offer business guidance to LCVSM/program management teams.

• Finalize contracts following applicable procedures.

• Disseminate contract information and maintain comprehensive, accurate contract files.

• Act as the primary liaison with internal and external clients regarding contractual issues.

• Resolve or facilitate the resolution of contractual issues promptly.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information under this program or contract.

• Experience in government and commercial contract management is preferred.

• Proficient in negotiating and managing various contract types.

• Understanding of contract terms and conditions, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.

• Capability to evaluate proposal risks and their effects.

• Ability to coordinate inputs from sales, finance, service, and legal departments.

• Skill in analyzing contracts for compliance with company policies, government specifications, applicable laws, and customer needs.

• Competence in maintaining thorough and precise contract files.

• Ability to independently handle complex contractual issues.

• Strong technical and leadership competencies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired team members.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and a separate employer retirement contribution.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option available.

• Tuition reimbursement program offered.

• Student Loan Repayment Program accessible.

• Life insurance and disability coverage included.

• Optional pet insurance available.

• Optional home and auto insurance offered.

• Optional additional life and accident insurance available.

• Optional critical illness insurance provided.

• Optional group legal coverage accessible.

• Optional identity theft protection available.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support provided.

• Adoption assistance offered.

• Autism benefit available.

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

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits available.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services provided.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program offered.

• Eligibility for relocation assistance.

• Flexible work schedules available.

• Flexible spending accounts provided.

• Employee Scholar Program offered.

• Paid time off and holidays included.

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Possible travel to the site location as needed.