Contracts Analyst IV

Oceaneering • Hanover, MD

13d • $150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Contracts Analyst IV is an experienced government contracting professional who supports U.S. Government and commercial contracting activities across a range of contract types for both services and supplies. The role combines advanced contracting expertise, sound judgment, business acumen, and strategic thinking to develop solutions that balance contractual requirements, regulations, company objectives, and customer needs.

This position leads and mentors a small team, supports proposal and pursuit decisions, and oversees contract administration and negotiations. It also helps improve processes as the business grows, ensures regulatory compliance, identifies and mitigates contractual risks, protects intellectual property and data rights, and develops training for the Contracts Department and other functions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 8–20 years of progressively responsible contracting experience, at least two years of team leadership experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 8–20 years of progressively responsible contracting experience across a broad range of contract types.
• At least 2 years of experience leading team members.
• Expertise contracting with the U.S. Government as both a prime contractor and subcontractor, across various contract types and for both supplies and services.
• Expertise drafting, negotiating, and administering a wide variety of contracts and agreements, especially FAR Part 15 and cost-reimbursable contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of the FAR system, government regulations, and commercial contracting principles, including UCC Article 2 and common law.
• Proven expertise complying with Truthful Cost and Pricing Data requirements, protecting intellectual property, and managing constructive changes.
• Substantial experience drafting, revising, and negotiating commercial and Government contract terms and conditions in accordance with company guidelines and industry standards while supporting management objectives and customer outcomes.
• Ability to influence and contribute strategically; synthesize complex information and communicate clearly and succinctly, in writing and verbally; exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion; think creatively and develop solutions; and manage and prioritize time efficiently.
• Working knowledge of EVMS, CAS, ITAR, and export regulations.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, mentor, and manage a small team supporting proposals, contracts, and agreements, primarily for U.S. Government contracts.
• Provide contractual guidance and keep stakeholders informed while fostering collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Work with the team and other departments to assess pursuits, shape contract strategies for new opportunities, prepare competitive and sole-source proposals, and plan negotiations.
• Coordinate contract administration and advise colleagues on OTECH's and customers' contractual rights and obligations to support informed contract execution.
• Actively administer contracts, including managing constructive changes, submitting requests for equitable adjustments, and ensuring the parties meet their obligations.
• Draft, review, analyze, revise, negotiate, summarize, and brief contractual documents and correspondence, including solicitations, contracts, Statements of Work, terms and conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements.
• Provide expertise and actionable feedback to improve processes, support business growth, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements.
• Protect company intellectual property and data rights, identify contractual risks, and propose mitigations.
• Develop training modules and guide the team’s continuous learning and engagement; provide training to other functional departments as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which may vary by role and may include health and wellness benefits, mental health benefits, retirement savings, life and disability coverage, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior