Contracts Manager - Government & Commercial Contracts

Overview

This role is for a Contracts Manager who will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing contract leadership and expertise for commercial and government project teams within the Power Conversion and Storage portfolio. The position includes oversight of program property management and acts as the focal point for contract-specific tasks such as property disposition, contract closeout, interpretation, negotiation of contract terms, and involvement in long-term strategy and planning.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal activities by analyzing Requests for Proposals, ensuring contract reviews and compliance matrices are completed prior to proposal submission or execution activities.
• Participate in proposal team meetings and prepare terms, conditions, and assumptions for proposals.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams and customers to ensure clear understanding of contract terms and applicable regulations before and during contract execution.
• Provide guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with contract terms and government regulations.
• Develop innovative solutions to contracting issues throughout all acquisition phases.
• Support sourcing by preparing flow-down packages for subcontractors/suppliers and managing them during contract execution.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DEARS, and other commercial and government flow-down requirements in contracts and subcontracts.
• Maintain records for government property using the property tracking system.
• Conduct regular audits of the property management system in accordance with company procedures and government regulations.
• Coordinate physical inventory of property 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 (e.g., DD 1662).
• Coordinate disposition of property per contractual requirements.
• Facilitate and coordinate DCAA/DCMA audits related to the property management system and lead corrective actions in response to findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in government and commercial contract formation and execution.
• U.S. Citizenship required; this role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in power industry contracting interfacing with commercial and government customers or prime contractors.
• Extensive knowledge of contract formation and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex contractual issues.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to build relationships across teams.
• High-energy team player.
• Ability to manage projects and assignments within tight deadlines.

Additional Information

• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; final offers are contingent on obtaining authorization for such access from the U.S. Government.
• This is a remote position.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $109,800.00 to $183,000.00 annually, with geographic differentials of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain areas.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions.
• Additional benefits: tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Location

• Remote within the United States.

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.