Strategic Contracts Manager: Negotiation & Risk

NANA Regional Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NANA Regional Corporation seeks a seasoned Contracts professional to lead strategy, drafting, and negotiations for a diverse portfolio including aviation, construction, and services. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, compliance with federal/state regulations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with Operations, Legal, and Senior Management.

The successful candidate will manage complex agreements, ensure favorable financial outcomes, and travel as needed to support dispersed teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 6–10 years directly related experience.
• Basic understanding of contractual terms such as indemnity, warranty, and performance acceptance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge of data management systems (CLM, SharePoint, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Support contract strategy development and drive implementation of high-impact opportunities with internal teams.
• Assist in negotiations and provide contractual expertise for various contract types.
• Draft terms and conditions for confidentiality and teaming agreements; suggest favorable pricing/assumptions.
• Review proposed contracts, redline changes, ensure compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Prepare formal contract correspondence and ensure conformance to terms and management objectives.
• Ensure adherence to contract policy and procedures; identify efficiencies and improvements.

Skills

Contract drafting & negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Data management systems

Multi-priority management

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Alaska Native corporate experience

Dispute resolution

Regulatory knowledge

Judgment & discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

CLM

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Job description

NANA Regional Corporation seeks a seasoned Contracts professional to lead strategy, drafting, and negotiations for a diverse portfolio including aviation, construction, and services. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, compliance with federal/state regulations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with Operations, Legal, and Senior Management.

The successful candidate will manage complex agreements, ensure favorable financial outcomes, and travel as needed to support dispersed teams across