Government Contract Manager

NCR Voyix Corporation; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NCR Voyix Corporation in Germantown, MD (or Atlanta) seeks a Government Contracts Manager III to draft, review, and negotiate contracts for public sector business. The role advises on compliance with government procurement rules and collaborates with Pricing, Sales, and Finance to manage risk and revenue recognition.

The position requires strong negotiation, risk assessment, and interdepartmental coordination, with the ability to work under deadlines and occasionally travel for engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering government contracts.
• Familiarity with FAR and state/local procurement requirements.
• Ability to independently review solicitations, RFPs, amendments, task orders, and government terms and conditions.
• Strong contract negotiation, risk assessment, and issue-spotting skills.
• Experience advising business teams on compliance obligations and contractual risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours; occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with internal clients to understand business objectives and assess risks.
• Lead negotiations with the customer's senior management, attorneys, and contract professionals.
• Serve as NCR Voyix's primary point of contact during negotiations.
• Review, edit, and draft responses to customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Review solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, contract amendments, and task orders.
• Advise on contract flow-down requirements applicable to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide post-award contract interpretation and administration support.
• Assist with contract modifications, equitable adjustments, option exercises, claims, disputes, cure notices, and contract closeout activities.

Skills

FAR knowledge

State/local procurement knowledge

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal communication

Multitasking under deadlines

Internal stakeholder liaison

Education

College degree

Job description

About NCR VOYIX

NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining. Combining a flexible, intelligent platform with end-to-end payments capabilities and services developed through its deep industry experience, NCR Voyix empowers retailers and restaurants to accelerate new possibilities for their operations, experiences and business outcomes. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves customers in more than 35 countries worldwide.

Title: Government Contracts Manager III

Location: Germantown, Maryland or Atlanta

The Government Contracts Manager works as a member of the NCR Voyix Law Department and is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting, and administering contracts supporting NCR Voyix's public sector business, including federal and state customers. The Government Contracts Manager advises internal stakeholders regarding compliance with government procurement requirements, public sector contracting regulations, contract performance obligations, and related risk management considerations. The position supports sales, proposals, contract administration, and dispute-resolution activities throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contracts Manager works with internal organizations such as Pricing, Sales, and the CFO and Controller's Offices to limit margin erosion and ensure compliance with internal policies such as order and revenue recognition. Candidates must be able to work under the pressure of deadlines and demands from a variety of business clients and contract counterparties.

Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility

• Meet with internal clients to fully understand the business objectives and assess the risks arising out of a proposed sales transaction.
• Actively lead the NCR Voyix team in negotiating with the customer's senior management, attorneys, and contract professionals.
• Serve as NCR Voyix's primary point of contact during negotiations with a customer.
• Review, edit, and draft responses to customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Review solicitations, requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), invitations to bid (ITBs), contract amendments, and task orders.
• Analyze government procurement terms and conditions and advise internal stakeholders regarding compliance obligations.
• Identify and interpret applicable FAR, DFARS, state procurement regulations, cooperative purchasing requirements, and public-sector contract clauses.
• Advise on contract flow-down requirements applicable to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide post-award contract interpretation and administration support.
• Assist with contract modifications, equitable adjustments, option exercises, claims, disputes, cure notices, and contract closeout activities.

Advise NCR Voyix business people and senior management and make recommendations about contractual risks which create legal and business exposure to NCR Voyix. Identify risks; facilitate internal review of issues and obtain management/legal resolution. Exercise sound judgment in determining when issues require the involvement of other parts of the business or the Law Department. Following execution of a contract, provide front-line contractual support for interpretation, including working with NCR Voyix sales teams, senior management, and other members of the Law Department on potential disputes and accounting or revenue recognition issues. Maintain in-depth knowledge of NCR Voyix's procedures, processes and policies, especially the Contracts Policy, Incoming Orders and Backlog Policy, and the Revenue Recognition Policy; be knowledgeable of commercial contractual laws and practices within the Information Technology industry; possess working knowledge of NCR Voyix's Solutions (products and services) and capabilities, financial analysis (P&L), tax laws, and general business laws.

Basic Qualifications

• College degree
• 5+ years of significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering government contracts, including familiarity with FAR and state/local procurement requirements
• Ability to independently review solicitations, RFPs, amendments, task orders, and government terms and conditions with minimal supervision
• Strong contract negotiation, risk assessment, and issue-spotting skills
• Experience advising business teams on compliance obligations and contractual risk throughout the contract lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact directly with customers and internal leadership
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and function effectively in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight
• Ability to be available outside normal working hours on short notice; occasional travel may be required
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of government procurement laws and regulations, including: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (as applicable); State and local procure