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About the job Sr. Supervisor, Contracts
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Overview Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary The Supervisor 2 of Contracts manages and supports a contracts administration team. Maintains internal and external customer satisfaction; focus on business results and emphasize a team approach to provide world class contracts support. Responsibilities include life cycle oversight of contract administration, utilizing metrics to monitor performance and risk across a diverse portfolio of US Government Contracts. Works closely with Program Offices, Finance, and Legal to maintain and improve a cross-functional contract management process. Provides proposal support and post- award contract administration, while managing a small team of Contracts Administrators. The supervisor is also responsible for hiring, performance assessment of staff and management of all performance outcomes for team.
Duties / Responsibilities Job Description :
- Ensure collaboration with Contract Administrators and Program teams in preparing and submitting compliant proposals, to include reviewing content, pricing structure, IP assertions and risk management strategy
- Provide input on major, complex contract proposals for assigned programs, ensuring all specifications and requirements are met and optimum terms and conditions for the company are negotiated
- Provide training and direction to junior team members based on general policies, contractual terms, compliance and system requirements
- Work closely with Contracts, Subcontracts, Procurement & Property (CSPP) management to share best practices and continuously identify process improvement opportunities
- Proactively anticipate business needs and collaborate with the program offices to support the strategic direction of each business area
- Provide input in process defining and improvements
- Interpret terms and conditions and help develop risk mitigation strategies and liability protections for non
- standard terms and conditions
- Collaborate with Finance and Administration, Legal and Corporate and promote cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and deliverables
- Direct contract administration both as an individual contributor and as a supervisor to junior administrators to ensure that full and complete contract files are maintained for each program
- Support other special projects and / or represent the department on cross
- functional teams as assigned
Skills / Abilities
Education Bachelor's Degree in business or related degree, Advanced Degree a plus
Experience 7 - 10 years of full life
Additional Job Description US Citizen with active Top Secret Security Clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) required. No dual citizens will be considered for this role.
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Job Location - City : Cambridge
Job Location - State : Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code : 02139-3563
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com / careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
