Senior Contracts Manager

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Draper Labs Full time

Job Summary:

The Senior Contracts Manager at Draper Labs will oversee and support a contracts administration team, ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction and driving business results through a team approach. This role involves life cycle oversight of contract administration, utilizing metrics to monitor performance and risk across a diverse portfolio of US Government Contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Contract Administrators and Program teams to prepare and submit compliant proposals, 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.
  • Train and direct 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 identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Anticipate business needs and collaborate with program offices to support the strategic direction of each business area.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and liability protections for non-standard terms and conditions.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Administration, Legal, and Corporate to promote cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and deliverables.
  • Direct contract administration, ensuring full and complete contract files are maintained for each program.

Requirements:

  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to manage business-to-business contracts, including negotiating and managing contracts in a subcontractor capacity to a large prime.
  • Experience with U.S. Government proposals and negotiations (terms and cost/price).
  • Deep knowledge of full life cycle contract management and contract types.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
  • Strong computer, application, and ERP skills.
  • Able to supervise a team of professionals.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CFCM, CPCM, and PMP) preferred.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in business or related field, advanced degree a plus.
  • 7-10 years of full life-cycle contract management experience, preferably with U.S. Government contracts, and supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Security Clearance:

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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