Senior DoD Contracts Leader – RFPs & Negotiations

Mercury Systems; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Contracts Manager to support the Integrated Processing Solutions unit. You will lead complex contract actions, review RFPs, draft and negotiate master agreements, and advise cross-functional teams on rights, obligations, and risk.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to coordinate with government customers while maintaining deadlines. Travel is expected to be <10% and a US security clearance may be pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of contract admin/finance/DoD experience.
• Experience with US Government, Prime and Commercial contracts.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS clauses and defense contracting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.
• Travel: less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage program contracts supporting the IPS Business Unit.
• Review complex solicitations/RFPs and prepare specialized responses with the proposal team; review contractual documents for compliance.
• Draft/review and redline customer agreements; negotiate complex agreements to protect Mercury's interests.
• Develop negotiation strategies aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Advise management of contractual rights, data rights, IP protections, and COIs.
• Demonstrate proactive problem solving and maintain contractual data in databases.
• Analyze and track contract compliance with other functions.
• Interface with Government contracting officials, prime contractors, and other customers.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Legal, Finance, Pricing, and other functions as required.

Skills

Six+ years contract admin/DoD exp

Negotiation and analytical skills

MS Office & Adobe Acrobat

Ability to obtain US security clearace

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Management/related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Contracts Manager to support the Integrated Processing Solutions unit. You will lead complex contract actions, review RFPs, draft and negotiate master agreements, and advise cross-functional teams on rights, obligations, and risk.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to coordinate with government customers while maintaining deadlines. Travel is expected to be <10% and a US security clearance may be pursued.