Senior Contracts Manager

Join our Global Commercial Legal team as a Senior Contracts Manager. In this role, you will support business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration. You will coordinate with government agencies, identify contractual risks, and ensure customer requirements are met. You will manage multiple contracts, maintain accurate records, assist in dispute resolution, and support audit activities. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in contract management, proficiency in contract management software, and a deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations.

• Support front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer relationship management.
• Coordinate with various state, local, federal, and international government agencies to obtain documentation required for proposals, vendor registrations, and contract closures.
• Manage multiple contracts acting as a point of contact for contractual matters, liaising with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for both managing and supporting the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, from negotiation and drafting to execution and closeout
• This role requires solid analytical skills, excellent communication, and a thorough understanding of contract law and regulations
• 10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management
• Proficiency in contract management software and Google and Microsoft Office Suites
• Ability to research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations (including FAR, DFAR and NFS (NASA)), and standard contractual terms and conditions
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Proposal Management
• Experience in Space based business models, specifically familiarity with and/or experience supporting geospatial, commercial space, and/or satellite remote sensing customers and products
• Experience with government contracting
• Experience managing complex government, academic, and/or enterprise level proposals and use cases
• This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls