Senior DoD Contracts Leader

Mercury-Systems; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock-based awards

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Contracts Manager in Andover, MA to support the Signal Technology BU, providing professional contract management as a team contributor with leadership and problem-solving skills. The role requires navigating DoD contracting with a focus on compliance, risk, and negotiations.

The successful candidate will manage contracts, interact with government officials and internal teams, and ensure timely responses while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or other related field.
• 6+ years of direct Government Defense or Prime contracting experience.
• Experience with USG, Prime and Commercial contracts.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance and US Citizenship.
• Travel: less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage Program and Project Contracts for Line of Business.
• Review complex solicitations and prepare responses with the proposal team.
• Draft/review and negotiate contracts to protect Mercury's interests.
• Advise management on contractual rights, IP protections, and risks.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and project-tracking abilities.
• Enter contract data into databases and monitor compliance.
• Interface with Government contracting officials and customers.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Legal, Finance, Pricing, and other teams.

Skills

Contract management

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Customer relations

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

SAM

D&B

Exostar

Certs & Reps

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Contracts Manager in Andover, MA to support the Signal Technology BU, providing professional contract management as a team contributor with leadership and problem-solving skills. The role requires navigating DoD contracting with a focus on compliance, risk, and negotiations.

The successful candidate will manage contracts, interact with government officials and internal teams, and ensure timely responses while maintaining confidentiality.