Contracts Manager

LexisNexis Special Services Inc.; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LexisNexis Special Services Inc. (LNSSI) within LexisNexis Risk Solutions seeks a Contracts Manager to develop, negotiate, and manage government contracts for data and services.

The role requires strong commercial judgment, independent negotiation, and the ability to advise stakeholders on rights and obligations. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex contracts, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and aligning commercial strategy with customer objectives while navigating

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree; JD or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years contracting with federal, state, local government.
• Ability to independently negotiate, draft, and manage complex contracts.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop negotiation strategies for government contracts.
• Draft, review, and execute contracts and service orders.
• Lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with CJIS and government procurement requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

AI-enabled contract tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

.This role supports LexisNexis Special Services Inc. (LNSSI), a specialized part of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Government vertical. LNSSI supports government agencies and law enforcement through advanced data, analytics, and technology solutions that help verify identities, detect and prevent fraud, and support investigations.The team is responsible for negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and executing federal, state, and local contracts while helping stakeholders understand contractual rights, obligations, risks, approvals, and process requirements. We are focused on balancing customer objectives with business priorities, supporting revenue goals, and delivering a consistent contracting experience for internal and external customers.**About the Role**The Contracts Manager plays a key role in supporting the development, negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of government contracts related to the purchase and delivery of data and services. This role is responsible for evaluating contractual compliance, advising internal stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations, and leading negotiations with both internal and external customers.You will partner cross-functionally to develop negotiation strategies, communicate risks and trade-offs, secure required approvals, and support timely contract execution. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, advanced negotiation skills, the ability to solve complex problems independently, and the confidence to serve as a trusted resource for stakeholders, customers, and less experienced team members.**Responsibilities**Perform all other duties as assigned.**Requirements**Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal experience preferred.3+ years of experience contracting, negotiating, drafting, and managing federal, state, and local government contracts.Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate, draft, execute, and manage complex commercial contracts and service orders.Ability to manage complex, high-value negotiations and contribute to commercial strategy.Proven ability to clearly communicate contractual risks, options, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.Ability to lead projects or key initiatives, contribute to team development, and support process improvement efforts.US citizenship and ability to obtain clearance required.Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI-enabled tools and technologies to support contract management activities, including contract review, drafting, analysis, workflow efficiency, and process improvement.Customer-focused mindset with the ability to provide support and guidance to internal and external customers, together with knowledge of federal, state, and local government procurement laws, regulations, and contracting requirements.**Additional Requirements***Physical and/or logical access to criminal justice information is an essential function of this role. The successful candidate will be required to pass both the standard company background check for all employees and an enhanced criminal background check conducted by the Company's state and local law enforcement partners conducted in compliance with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information System (\"CJIS\") security policy. Employees in this role may also be subject to ongoing criminal background checks as required by the Company's state and local law enforcement partners. Candidates and/or employees who are not certified by state and local law enforcement to access criminal justice information will not be able to perform the essential functions of this role. Employees who subsequently fail to obtain or maintain CJIS compliance may be reassigned or terminated.*We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefitsRetirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase PlanFamily Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefitsIn addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice**We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click** **to access benefits specific to your location.**