Senior Contracts & Proposals Manager

Jobtailor

Massachusetts

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (MA area) seeks an experienced contracts professional to advise and manage complex government and commercial contracts. The role covers negotiation, regulatory interpretation, and proposal support across Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, OTAs, and NDAs.

Ideal candidates will have direct customer engagement experience, a strong background in FAR/DFARS, and a current DoD Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid work and limited travel are expected.

Qualifications

University Degree or equivalent, 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
Experience engaging directly with customers.
Experience with US Government procurement and/or OTAs.
Experience applying FAR, DFARS, and other applicable US Government regulations.
Experience interpreting, preparing and negotiating proposals and contracts, including terms and conditions, SOWs, milestones/deliverables, cost/price and fee/profit arrangements.
Willingness to support a hybrid role.
Willingness to travel on a limited basis.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required after day 1.
TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
Experience with ITAR and EAR.

Responsibilities

Advise and/or represent the organization on contract matters.
Act as liaison between internal and external customers.
Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, OTAs, NDAs, ACAs, and Direct Commercial Sale Agreements.
Review and assess U.S. Government and commercial requests for proposals.
Identify proposal requirements and risks.
Assess intellectual property issues.
Review terms and conditions and redlines.
Manage cost volume development and support proposal pricing and estimating.
Support gating, management approvals, and proposal submission.
Draft, summarize, redline, and interpret complex contract documents and T&Cs.
Negotiate complex customer contracts.
Identify transaction and contract risks and mitigation strategies.
Provide strategic analysis, recommendations, and advice on contract matters.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Support global trade and CUI compliance requirements.
Work independently and report to a Senior Manager.
Mentor and oversee other contract staff as needed.
Manage routine/complex contract and proposal activities and unplanned quick-response requirements.
Work autonomously with limited oversight.
Travel on a limited basis may be required.