Job SummaryBring your contracts expertise to a role where you can influence strategy, solve complex business challenges, and serve as a trusted advisor across Battelle. As a
Contracts Manager, you'll lead sophisticated contract negotiations, help shape proposals and contracting strategies, navigate complex federal and commercial requirements, and manage contractual risk throughout the business lifecycle. You'll also improve processes and mentor junior contracting professionals, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced contracts professional ready to broaden their impact.
This position is a hybrid opportunity located in
Columbus, OH.Responsibilities As a Contracts Manager, the selected individual will draft, negotiate, and administer contractual agreements while serving as a strategic partner to internal clients and a resource for junior contracting staff. Responsibilities may include:
- Drafting, developing, negotiating, and administering contractual agreements for assigned programs, while serving as the primary client interface during negotiations and contract management
- Analyzing requests for proposals from general policy, business, financial, contractual, and risk perspectives; significantly contributing to and potentially leading the development of proposal and/or contracting strategy
- Analyzing contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Battelle policies
- Coordinating proposal issues requiring cross-functional expertise, proposing solutions to problems encountered in negotiations, and assisting in resolving issues that may arise during contract performance
- Assisting in the development of business strategies in partnership with internal clients
- Ensuring all required proposal reviews, concurrences, and approvals are obtained prior to submission to a client
- Reviewing proposal and contracting data entered into company systems for completeness and accuracy
- Responding to unusual or potential business and contractual performance problems in conjunction with other business support staff and making recommendations for corrective action
- Assisting in contract closeouts, including document closeout, management, and development of reports for department and internal client review
- Supporting and potentially leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives
- Assisting in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes
- Mentoring, training, and supporting the development of junior contracting staff
Key Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
- Detailed knowledge of IDIQ, CPAF, CPFF, FFP, T&M, and LOE contract types, and/or experience in international contracting, joint venture formation, strategic partnering, or other complex contractual arrangements
- Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments
- Excellent working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), CPSR, and/or Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) procedures and transactions, including demonstrated experience in their interpretation and application
- Excellent knowledge of contracting concepts, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law
- Excellent understanding of corporate policies and procedures, coupled with the ability to identify and interpret those procedures for others
- Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.
Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $81,600 - $116,300 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
