Contracts Manager

Overview

An educational technology solutions provider is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their Strategic Operations & Business Development team. This remote position requires the candidate to reside and work within the United States.

Responsibilities

Contracts Management

• Manage the full life-cycle of various business agreements including prime contracts, subcontracts, licenses, teaming agreements, master services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Maintain a detailed tracking log of all contracts under review and those completed.
• Review, draft, research, process, compare, and negotiate contracts, amendments, modifications, renewals, NDAs, licenses, teaming agreements, statements of work, and other legal documents.
• Secure approvals from Program and Finance teams prior to contract execution.
• Provide standard language and ensure process uniformity to limit exposure to unintended risk.
• Offer day-to-day advice, support, and counseling to leadership on contracting and legal matters.
• Serve as a resource for general contract and business rules, application of standard terms and conditions, and interpretation of clauses and agreements.
• Collaborate across legal and corporate services including corporate policies, insurance, tax, corporate registrations, ethics, disclosures, filings, and purchasing.
• Deliver quality and timely work products that satisfy internal and external client contract requirements.
• Build strong relationships across leadership and program teams to provide valuable contract-related services.

Proposals, RFP, RFI, RFQ

• Complete RFP submissions, responses, corporate requirements, diligence reviews, and draft exceptions to terms and conditions.
• Summarize and assist with HUB/MBE good faith documentation and submission requirements.
• Train and assist resources from other departments on requirements and compliance with RFP specifications.
• Review RFPs and Q&As, preparing summaries of background information and contract term highlights.
• Manage writing, editing, and proofreading of proposal text related to contract terms, subcontractor requirements, and corporate submissions such as registrations, certifications, and insurance.
• Coordinate proposal text with input from various teams.
• Monitor and complete corporate registration, bonding, insurance, and other compliance requirements to maintain good standing for bidding.
• Provide counsel on bid and proposal requirements, compliance, and responses.
• Meet all deadlines for internal and external responses.

Projects

• Complete contract-related projects such as researching and summarizing contract provisions related to liquidated damages, breach reporting, assignment requirements, force majeure, and similar topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, legal, or paralegal qualifications preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in state or federal contracts management, including contract review and drafting, and review and submission of state or federal proposals.

Location

• Remote position; candidate must reside and work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.