Job DescriptionWe are seeking a high-caliber Lead Program Contracts Manager to provide strategic oversight and expert guidance for a large, complex portfolio of programs.
In this role, you will not merely manage contracts; you will serve as a critical business architect, ensuring that our contractual frameworks enable mission success while protecting the company's interests in a high-visibility, high-stakes environment.
What You'll Do:- Strategic Contract Leadership & Execution:
- Portfolio Oversight: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management and complex portfolio, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus (CP), Other Transaction Agreements (OTA), Time & Materials (T&M), CRADA, and IDIQ contracts.
- Trusted Business Advisor: Serve as the primary contractual authority and strategic advisor to executive leadership and program managers, translating complex contractual requirements into actionable business strategies.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate business and legal risks through the expert negotiation of Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) to ensure program stability and corporate compliance.
- Growth & Business Development:
- Proposal Architecture: Play a pivotal role in the capture process for new business and follow-on opportunities. Lead the development of contract strategies for proposals and change orders that maximize competitiveness and profitability.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and sustain high-trust, professional relationships with government customers and internal stakeholders to foster long-term strategic partnerships and business growth.
- Value Optimization: Negotiate favorable business terms that enhance shareholder value while ensuring the delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the customer.
- Compliance & Governance:
- Regulatory Expertise: Apply advanced knowledge of FAR and DFARS to ensure all program activities are compliant with federal acquisition regulations.
- Audit Readiness: Establish and maintain rigorous, auditable contract files. Lead the response and coordination for internal, external, and government audit agencies (e.g., DCAA/DCMA).
- Organizational Integration: Collaborate across Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Strategic Capabilities Units (SCUs) to align contractual strategies with broader company goals and maintain a productive, professional work environment.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 6 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
- Advanced Contractual Expertise: Proven track record managing large-scale, complex government contracts within the defense or aerospace sectors.
- Regulatory Proficiency: Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS; advanced expertise in navigating these regulations within a National Security context is highly preferred.
- Negotiation Mastery: Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations with government agencies to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Leadership Presence: Ability to communicate effectively with executive-level leadership and government officials.
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Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with "Other Transaction Authority" (OTA) and non-traditional procurement paths.
- A methodical approach to risk management in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
