Senior Contracts Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution

16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a highly organized Senior Contracts Manager to join their Global Commercial Legal team. In this full-time, hybrid role, you will work from either the Washington D.C. or San Francisco office three days a week, managing the lifecycle of contracts and subcontracts.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong knowledge of procurement regulations. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management.
• Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations like FAR and DFAR.
• Experience with government contracting and managing complex proposals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts.
• Negotiate, draft, execute, and closeout contracts.
• Collaborate with acquisition teams and develop negotiation positions.

Skills

Contract management software proficiency

Excellent written and verbal communication

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Washington D.C. 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
• 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.
• 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)