Contracts Manager - Government & Commercial Contracts

Overview

This Subject Matter Expert (SME) role provides contract leadership and expertise for commercial and government project teams across the Power Conversion and Storage portfolio. The position also oversees program property management needs and serves as the focal point within the government projects organization for contract-specific activities, including contract property disposition and closeout, interpretation and negotiation of contract terms and issues, and long-term strategy and planning.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal activities, including:
  • Analyzing Requests for Proposals
  • Ensuring appropriate contract reviews and compliance matrices are completed before proposals are submitted or execution activities begin
  • Evaluating the financial and business risks of proposed work
  • Participating in proposal team meetings
  • Preparing the terms, conditions, and assumptions for proposals
• Partner with commercial teams and customers to ensure a clear understanding of contract terms and applicable regulations before and during contract execution.
• Provide guidance to project teams during contract execution to ensure compliance with contract terms and relevant government regulations.
• Develop innovative solutions to contracting issues throughout all phases of the acquisition cycle.
• Support sourcing by preparing flow-down packages for subcontractors and suppliers and managing them during contract execution.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DEARS, and other commercial and government flow-down requirements in subcontracts and contracts.
• Establish government property records and maintain the property tracking system.
• Conduct regular audits of the property management system in accordance with company procedures and government regulations.
• Coordinate physical property inventories and reconcile results to ensure compliance with FAR 52.245 and other applicable regulations.
• Provide periodic accountability reports to internal and external customers as required to support contractual requirements, such as DD 1662.
• Coordinate the disposition of property identified by contractual requirements in accordance with established procedures.
• Facilitate and coordinate DCAA and DCMA audits related to the property management system.
• Lead corrective actions in response to audit findings.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 6 years of experience in government and commercial contract formation and execution.
• US Citizen / This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in commercial terms and conditions, the UCC, Federal Acquisition Regulations—with emphasis on Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and 15 Contracting by Negotiation—and the DoD FAR Supplement.
• Experience with multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), as well as contract change management.
• Experience administering or executing a FAR 52.245-compliant government property management system.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate contractual language.
• Professional certification through the NCMA, NPMA, or U.S. government contracts organizations.

Desired Characteristics

• Power industry contracting experience, including direct interaction with commercial and government customers or prime contractors.
• Extensive knowledge of contract formation and regulations.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex contractual issues.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with pricing teams, cost contributors, and management.
• High-energy team player.
• Ability to manage projects and assignments within tight deadlines.

Export-Controlled Information

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Compensation & Benefits

• For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $109,800.00 and $183,000.00.
• The employer pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
• Specific pay may be influenced by the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to financial planning resources.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No.
• Employment offers are conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Location & Work Arrangement

• This is a remote position.
• The employer will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 17, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.