Contract Manager

Excelon Solutions; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelon Solutions in Northampton, MA seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Contracts organization. This role requires an expert and thought leader who will manage large, complex initiatives of strategic importance.

The ideal candidate will bring managerial experience, deep FAR/DFAR knowledge, and a track record of successful negotiations in a defense context. Hybrid schedule consideration may apply for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7 years of related experience.
• 6+ years’ experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS and a wide range of contract types.
• Active US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of contracts for our Acoustic Systems Portfolio and provide leadership to implement strategies.
• RFP review, risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and change management.
• Lead complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Develop solutions to contracting issues aligned with organizational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

RFP analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title – Sr. Manager / Contracts (Relocation $ Available )

Location – Northampton, Massachusetts (Hybrid )

Full time

Ideal Candidate

Opportunity for defense industry Contracts leader with FAR/DAR experience,

Hybrid schedule may be available for only strong candidates with demonstrated industry Contracts experience and Managerial/Leadership experience

Job Schedule:

9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours + every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our Contracts organization. This role requires a recognized expert and thought leader who will manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 years of prior related experience.
• 6+ Years’ experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS and a wide range of contract types and efforts,
• Active US Secret security clearance.

JOB Functions:

• Manage a team of contracts for our growing Acoustic Systems Portfolio and provide expertise, guidance, training, and leadership to implement strategies to advance critical business objectives.
• Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management and customer contract activities for assigned contracts / programs.
• Lead Complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Develop solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.