Corporate Agreements Manager

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Department Summary:

The MITRE Corporation is seeking a Corporate Agreements Manager, Principal, to lead contracting support for MITRE on non-federal Government procurement activities.

The Corporate Agreements Manager, Principal, will report to the Subcontracts Department Manager and will lead and execute corporate agreement management functions for MITRE.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of professionals who process a high volume of Service Purchase Requisitions (SPRs) for Subcontractor and Consultant support in accordance with MITRE’s Subcontracts procedures.
• Negotiate NDAs and procurement agreements on behalf of MITRE with commercial entities, private sector, and other partners and individuals.
• Serve as liaison with Senior Level Management as well as Project Leaders as a trusted advisor to ensure timely delivery of contracted milestones and internal customer satisfaction.
• Use past experience and working understanding of Prime/Subcontractor/Consultant relationships to support various types of contracts autonomously
• Have a working understanding of internal and external audit requirements (i.e. DCAA and DCMA)
• Manage requests-for-proposal (RFPs) while participating in the acquisition process of subcontracts and consultants that may include: acquisition planning, request for proposal generation, source selection, contract negotiation, and award and administration of agreements
• Understand the requirements to develop compliant Subcontract files, and able to review staff files for compliance with MITRE and Government requirements.
• Be able to think independently to develop and document source selection and price/cost reasonableness
• Have clear and thorough understanding of government and MITRE procurement principles
• Exercise independent judgement within generally defined practices and policies in identifying solutions, with a focus on clear communications and relationship management
• Understand when to escalate to management for conflict resolution of terms and conditions, as needed
• Demonstrate multiple and multilevel relationship building, via verbal and written communications, to foster collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers
• Partner with Finance to report and monitor key procurement considerations related to accounts payable, invoicing, and related contract management issues, including data gathering, billing schedules, and purchase order management.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience or Masters and 8 years of experience
• Experience with subcontracts, government and procurement principles
• Understanding of internal and external audit requirements
• Experience with RFPs, Acquisition process of subcontracts, etc.
• Demonstrated success with managing staff.
• Demonstrated experience with the execution of red-lining third party contracts working through the process through completion.
• Proven track record of successful contract negotiations, driving cost savings, and securing favorable terms and conditions.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills are required.
• Experience with continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Exercise independent judgement and meet deadlines in a fast-paced organization.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility to work and set priorities in an environment with competing and changing demands.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent work streams while producing high quality output.
• This position requires a 50% on site hybrid schedule.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint financial system.
• Understanding of Source-to-Pay Systems (Ivalua).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows environment including Microsoft O365, SharePoint, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in the negotiation of agreements and contract terms.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility to work and set priorities in an environment in an environment with competing and changing demands.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent work streams while producing high quality output.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
  
  

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

None

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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