Contracts Manager (Based in Anchorage, AK or Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid Office Schedule)

NANA North; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NANA North seeks a seasoned contract professional to support diverse commercial service offers across aviation, construction, engineering, food services, and security. The role emphasizes strategic contract formation, negotiation, and risk mitigation, with growth into a professional contract management career field.

The position requires colab with Project Manager, Legal, and senior management, and offers in-office presence at NANA offices in Anchorage or Phoenix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus 6-10 years of directly related experience.
• Basic understanding of contractual terms and conditions such as indemnity, warranty, and performance acceptance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge of systems used for data management (CLM, SharePoint, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and contracts leadership in developing contract strategy and assisting in driving implementation of strategic contract opportunities with significant impact.
• Supports contract negotiations and provide contractual expertise in implementation, execution and administration for various contract types.
• Draft terms and conditions for confidentiality and teaming agreements, and pricing proposal conditions or assumptions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

CLM

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This position will support a diverse portfolio of commercial service offers including, but not limited to aviation, construction, engineering, food services, and security. The individual selected for this position will have high strategic impact across the enterprise. The individual will contribute to critical contractual formation, negotiation and administration, as well as assist in identifying strategies for mitigating high risk contractual or operational issues. Successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and a desire to grow into the professional contract management career field. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized and willing to embrace new challenges.

This role may be based in Anchorage, AK or Phoenix, AZ and requires regular, in-office presence at a NANA office in one of these locations.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and contracts leadership in developingcontract strategy andassists indrivingimplementation of strategic contract opportunities having the most significant impact on the corporation, while working closely with the internal team (the Project Manager, Business Developer, Operations, Legal Department, and Senior Management, etc.)
• Supportscontract negotiations and provide contractual expertisein implementation, execution and administration for various type contracts, including Fixed Price/Lump Sum, Time & Material or Cost Reimbursable.
• Draft terms and conditions for confidentiality and teaming agreements, as well as pricing proposal conditions or assumptions. Suggest recommendations that will be favorable to the organization.
• Performs reviews of proposed contracts and red-line requested changes to ensure compliance, mitigates risk and increases favorable financial outcomes, and aligns with the business strategies.The review documents should also include compliance with federal and stateregulations.
• Prepares formal contract correspondenceand ensure it conforms to the contractual terms and conditions, as well as internal managementobjectivesof the business activities.
• Ensure compliance with contract policy and procedures,assistin ongoing reviews for introducing efficiencies and improvements. Interpret contract policies as well as operating practices and performance standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus 6-10 years of directly related experience.
• Basic understanding of contractual terms and conditions such as indemnity, warranty, and performance acceptance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or knowledge of systems used for data management (CLM, SharePoint, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past 3 years.

Desired Qualifications:

• Training in business processes (accounting, finance, contracts law, etc.).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to successfully work in a geographically dispersed team .

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Office-based environment in Anchorage, AK or Phoenix, AZ.

Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.

Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: Yes, 15%. Must be able to travel and work in both urban and non-urban areas using many different means of transportation. Incumbent must be able to work in less-than-ideal offices, facilities, or situations.

Competencies:

• Expertise in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable guidance for business and HR leaders.
• Strong litigation oversight and dispute resolution skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Alaska Native Corporations and rural business operations preferred.
• Familiarity with Alaska business community, including oil & gas and/or mining sectors, preferred.