Senior Manager, Contracts (On-site)

HEPCO, Inc.; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and health保险

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HEPCO Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a team of contracts professionals supporting an Acoustic Systems portfolio. You will guide RFP reviews, risk assessments, negotiations, and contract administration to deliver strategic outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR, and a proven ability to mentor staff while aligning contract strategy with business objectives. Domestic travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; 9+ years experience.
• Graduate degree with 7+ years experience, or 13+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS and various contract types.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor contracts professionals.
• Oversee RFP reviews, risk assessments, proposals, contract negotiations, administration, and change management.
• Develop negotiation and contract strategies addressing business objectives and mitigating risk.
• Resolve complex contractual issues during proposal development and contract execution.
• Serve as primary contracts contact for internal teams and external customers.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Contract negotiations

RFP reviews

Risk assessments

Contract administration

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Graduate degree (or equivalent)

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FAR knowledge

DFAR/ITAR/EAR/CAS

Job description

HEPCO is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Contracts for a direct hire opportunity with our client. This role leads a team of contracts professionals supporting an Acoustic Systems portfolio and manages complex contract initiatives of strategic importance. Lead, train, and mentor contracts professionals. Oversee RFP reviews, risk assessments, proposals, contract negotiations, administration, and change management. Develop negotiation and contract strategies that address business objectives and mitigate risk. Resolve complex contractual issues during proposal development and contract execution. Serve as the primary contracts contact for internal teams and external customers. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and at least 9 years of related experience;
• a graduate degree and at least 7 years of related experience;
• or at least 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 6 years of experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS, and a range of government and commercial contract types.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience negotiating terms with commercial and U.S. government customers, including FAR Part 15 programs.
• Strong communication, judgment, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Experience mentoring contracts staff and interpreting solicitations, statements of work, and regulations.
• NCMA CFCM, CPCM, or CCCM certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental health coverage.
• Health and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings plan with company 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family-building support.

Salary: $190,000–$200,000 annually (Depending on experience and qualifications)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.