• Lead, coach, develop, and oversee the daily activities of assigned Contract Administrators, including workload management, employee development, performance management, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Coordinate the administration of assigned contracts including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual posture.
• Participate in solicitation review, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and customer engagement activities to support successful contract acquisition and execution while protecting the company's business interests.
• Identify contractual and business risks, develop solutions, advise management regarding contractual rights and obligations, and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions to support program objectives.
• Ensure the company's proprietary interests are protected and that company policy is followed for processes such as, but not limited to, the review chain for reports, papers and articles.
• Review contracts, agreements, and related documentation to identify contractual risk, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, and recommend appropriate business positions.
• Serve as the primary contractual point of contact for assigned programs and represent the company with customers, subcontractors, teammates, and U.S. Government representatives.
• Partner with Program Management, Business Development, Capture, Finance, and Legal to support new business pursuits and the successful execution and expansion of existing programs.
• Remain current on commercial/government laws, regulations and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain Contracts personnel while supporting employee engagement, performance management, and professional development.
• Maintain the confidentiality of classified, proprietary, and business-sensitive information. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in business, law, or a related field and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrated expertise in government contract administration and proven leadership experience supervising or developing contracts professionals.
• Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), applicable FAR supplements (including DFARS), and experience administering FAR-based contracts and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Experience supporting classified U.S. Government contracts, preferably within the space, defense, or national security sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate contractual risk, resolve complex business and contractual issues, and influence cross-functional decision-making.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization and with customers and government representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel as business needs require.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance is required.

Clearance Required?: Yes
Clearance Level: Top Secret (SCI access eligible)
US Citizenship Required?: Yes