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Job Description
Job Description
Senior Contracts Manager
Cambridge, MA (Hybrid work model)
Relocation Assistance Provided
130K - $140K Salary Plus Bonus'
Secret Security Clearance or Above Required
The Senior Contracts Manager independently performs full cradle-to-grave contract management in a designated portfolio, requires full Federal Acquisition Regulation knowledge, and is heavily capture, proposal, and negotiation focused, working under the guidance of a Business Area Contracts Leader.
Required :
Minimum of 5 – 10 years relevant Government Contracting industry experience; additional years of relevant functional experience within the national security or aerospace and defense industry
Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS
Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle and the anatomy of a contract / agreement for government contracts and subcontracts; specific knowledge of contract types, contracting vehicles, varying types of scope including R & D and production, OTAs / Consortiums, and Commercial Contracts, including elements for compliance and scenario-based risk identification and mitigation.
Working knowledge of Intellectual Property considerations and our corporate IP strategy within a specific Business Area
Professional Certifications (e.g. CFCM, CPCM, etc.) preferred
Duties / Responsibilities
Comprehensive cradle-to-grave proactive, compliant contract management for long-term contracts (BOA, IDIQ and / or OTA contract vehicles), as well as other R & D, EMD, or Production contracts, which may transition into subsequent acquisition phases and competitive gates
Act as the official POC for customer communications
Lead Contracting actions throughout the Business Winning Process
Develop, document and execute negotiation strategies in collaboration with the capture and proposal team to champion the most advantageous outcomes for the corporation
Lead cross-functional compliance efforts for Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act requirements, including the sweep, disclosures and certification
Drive a thorough review of terms and conditions and clarify contract requirements to establish a contract baseline at the proposal phase; conduct thorough contract review prior to contract acceptance and initiate contract set-up for our business systems
Champion robust change management practices, including timely notifications and ensuring approvals by an authorized customer counterpart, and supporting / submitting / negotiating compliant change proposals to drive matters to resolution with a sense of urgency
Interpret contract requirements throughout the contract lifecycle, assisting with dispute resolution and bridging customer and corporation disconnects
Conduct closeout activities to satisfy the requirements of the contract; maintain the official contract record for the corporation
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000
