Contracts Manager

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Maxar has an opening for a Contracts Manager to join our team in Herndon, VA.
Maxar supports the U.S. Government and corporate clients with leading-edge intelligence expertise, systems engineering, and technology addressing their most challenging issues. We are a flexible and fast-paced organization that contracts with government and industry customers as both prime and subcontractor.
Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of contracts and subcontracts (where Maxar is the seller). Responsible for overseeing the review and approval of contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of government specifications and requirements, and adherence to company policies. Leads resolution of complex issues by working with stakeholders such as Program Managers, Finance, Subcontracts, legal and Accounting to ensure detailed contractual obligations can be satisfied. Negotiating, structuring, and/or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with customers and/or partners.
Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
What you'll do day-to-day:

• Prepare and coordinate contracts including awards and/or modifications; review and negotiate terms and conditions in accordance with corporate and government regulations.
• Manage contract activities related to proposals and new business acquisition; Responsible for timely, complete, and effective preparation and submission of proposals including pricing and cost volume.
• Draft, negotiate and manage contractual documents and correspondence for prime contractors on sub-contracts (where Maxar is the seller).
• Review, negotiate and execute various agreements including non-disclosures (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs), sub-contracts (SubKs), Task Orders (TOs), etc.
• Lead a team of 3-4 contracts administrators and their portfolio of contracts. Managing their performance and supporting them for day-to-day tasks as well as strategic actions.
• Provide guidance on and as needed prepare responses to representations and certifications.
• Assemble and submit deliverable data per contract requirements.
• Interface with customer contract points of contact for all contractual issues.
• Maintain contracts database within prescribed systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to acquire a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 8+ years of experience with the review, preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of federally funded contracts within the defense and intelligence community.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A U.S. Citizen with a current/active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Excellent analytical skills, effective written and oral communication skills, effective negotiation skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex contractual issues and advise program staff and management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues and problems on assigned contracts and make independent recommendations to direct supervisor(s), program staff, and business unit management.
• Experience with managing personnel and leading teams.
• Occasional travel, US only.

What's In It For You:
There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to work, Top employer, candidate experience winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution to our collective mission.

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401K, with matching and immediate vesting
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Options
• FTO, 10 Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Flexible Hours, Hybrid work options
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Pet Insurance
• And More!

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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $122,000.00 - $203,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.