Sr. Contracts Manager

The Opportunity

The Senior Contract Manager leads all aspects of contract planning, negotiation, administration, and compliance to ensure the company’s interests are protected and customer requirements are met. This role proactively engages with Government contracting counterparts, analyzes RFPs to identify and mitigate risk, and negotiates a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, and OCI Mitigation Plans. The Senior Contract Manager maintains compliant contract templates, oversees lifecycle management of all contracts, monitors performance and obligations, and resolves disputes efficiently. Working closely with legal, finance, procurement, and program teams, this position ensures contractual strategies align with organizational objectives. Additionally, the role provides training on contract best practices and manages company profiles across government contracting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with Government contracting counterparts in order to be responsive to customer requirements. 
• Lead the reviews and analysis of Request for Proposals (RFPs) in order to identify and mitigate contract risks; review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, License Agreements and OCI Mitigation Plans
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the terms of contracts with other parties, such as vendors, clients, and partners, to ensure that they are accurate, legally binding, and protect the interests of the company.
• Maintain a library of contract templates that can be used as a starting point for new contracts and ensures that they are up-to-date and legally compliant.
• Manage the administrative aspects of contracts, such as tracking contract expiration dates, monitoring compliance, and ensuring that all parties fulfill their obligations.
• Assess the risks associated with various contracts, such as financial, legal, and reputational risks, and implements strategies to minimize those risks.
• Handle disputes that arise from contracts, such as breach of contract, and works to resolve them in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with other departments, such as legal, finance, and procurement, to ensure that contracts are aligned with the company's overall objectives and strategies.
• Provide training and education to employees on contract-related matters, such as contract law, contract management best practices, and negotiation skills.
• Manage company profiles and accounts in government systems.  

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Must have active Secret or higher Security clearance; or the eligibility to obtain a secret clearance. 

Education

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities 

• 12 years of GOVCON Exp
• 10 years exp managing gov contracts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of all contract types (e.g., T&M, FFP, and Cost Plus)
• Experience with Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and other legal instruments
• Understanding of indirect rates, price build ups, cost pools and ability to negotiate with the government and Prime customers. 

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Excel and Indirect rates
• Internal Cost Estimates
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Professionalism and positive attitude in workplace interactions
• Initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks/projects
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new tools or procedures
• Positive attitude toward safety and following protocols
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., transporting laptop, presentation materials, or small equipment).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Clear vision and hearing required for meetings, presentations, and communication.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time, which may include extended periods of standing, walking, or navigating airports and government facilities.
• Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers).
• Frequent interaction with clients, executives, and government officials in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
• Work may occasionally be performed in secure government facilities, requiring adherence to security protocols.

Summary

• Onsite position with some hybrid flexibility at NTS Corporate office in Huntsville, AL; Standard work hours are M-F 8am-5pm CST

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.

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