Senior Contracts Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and VIs

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a公司

Generous Paid Time Off

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program and EAP

Home Office Reimbursement

Monthly Phone and Internet Reimb.

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Global Commercial Legal team. You will manage the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, from negotiation to execution, in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in the US with occasional travel. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, deep knowledge of US and international procurement laws, strong communication, and the ability to mentor others.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in contracts and subcontracts management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Legal Studies.
• Deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR/NFS and government contracting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with contract management software and Office suites.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
• Experience with export controls and space sector contracting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts from negotiation to closeout.
• Lead acquisition teams and develop negotiation positions.
• Ensure smooth hand-offs with execution teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership / mentorship

Problem-solving

International procurement regulations

Export controls knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Legal Studies

Tools

Contract management software

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.

Key Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Contracts Manager to join our Global Commercial Legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for both managing and supporting the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, from negotiation and drafting to execution and closeout. This role requires solid analytical skills, excellent communication, and a thorough understanding of contract law and regulations. Domestic and/or International Travel is required 1-2x/year.
• This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Arlington, VA or San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations (including FAR, DFAR and NFS (NASA)), and standard contractual terms and conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Google and Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution teams
• Experience preparing training materials for team members and internal clients.
• Experience providing mentorship or leadership to junior employees.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Proposal Management.
• Experience in Space based business models, specifically familiarity with and/or experience supporting geospatial, commercial space, and/or satellite remote sensing customers and products.
• Experience with government contracting including through the GSA.
• Experience managing complex government, academic, and/or enterprise level proposals and use cases.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)