Senior Contracts Manager, Procurement

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft, and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join our Legal Team. In this position, you’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Iridium contractual relationships related to purchasing goods and services in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner. You will gain valuable experience in providing support for a broad array of contract types, including consulting, services contracts, U.S. Government subcontracts, and procurement agreements, while making a meaningful impact on Iridium’s bottom line. You’ll thrive in this role if you are a flexible self-starter who is results-oriented with a strong attention to detail.

What You’ll Do:

• Review, draft and revise a variety of contracts, including master purchase agreements, purchase orders, statements of work (SOWs), task orders (TOs), and related procurement agreements
• Consult and work closely with other members of the Legal department regarding the interpretation of commercial, legal, export, licensing contracting, and inter-related property and product liability requirements to assure that negotiated requirements are accurately documented and fully reviewed
• Enforce contract risk management procedures including Finance approvals, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and signature authority
• Ensure contract compliance with data privacy issues, Iridium’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, confidentiality, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Export Compliance, Anti-boycott, Antitrust, False Claims, etc. and provide recommendations on how company should continue to protect sensitive information both as an internal policy and a matter of law
• Help maintain awareness of and compliance with government purchasing rules, contracting requirements, applicable statutes and regulations, industry best practices and company policies and procedures
• Assist with cost accounting compliance as it relates to price and cost analytics
• Support vendor identification and screening; initiate business supplier partnerships
  
  

Experience & Education Requirements / EEO

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• 10 years of work experience in any of the following areas or equivalent fields: contracts, administration, finance and/or program administration
• Knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and related acquisition regulations and procedures, including cost-reimbursement contracts
• Familiarity with purchasing FAR 12 products and services for internal infrastructure as well as client funded contracts.
• Ability to identify and navigate negotiation of terms and conditions for commercial items
• Familiarity with tools, processes and software applications that support federal government contracting activities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Can easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management
• Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
• Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
• Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
• Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others
  
  

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCM or CFCM)
  
  

We’ll also need you to:

• Travel up to 10%
• Be a U.S. citizen
  
  

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.