Contracts Manager

Battelle • Columbus, OH

30d • $81,600 - $116,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is hiring a Contracts Manager to lead complex contract negotiations, contribute to proposal and contracting strategy, navigate federal and commercial requirements, and manage contractual risk throughout the business lifecycle. The role drafts, negotiates, and administers contractual agreements while serving as a strategic partner to internal clients and a resource for junior contracting staff. It also supports process improvement, policy development, and the training and development of junior professionals.

This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle describes a flexibility model that is generally 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, depending on team and position needs. The stated annual salary range is $81,600–$116,300, with salary determined by factors including education, experience, skills, certifications, location, and market conditions. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• 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 moderately complex 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 interpreting and applying them.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting concepts, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.
• Excellent understanding of corporate policies and procedures, with the ability to identify and interpret those procedures for others.
• Authorization to work in the United States; Battelle is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Draft, develop, negotiate, and administer contractual agreements for assigned programs, serving as the primary client interface during negotiations and contract management.
• Analyze requests for proposals from policy, business, financial, contractual, and risk perspectives; significantly contribute to or lead proposal and contracting strategy development.
• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Battelle policies.
• Coordinate proposal issues requiring cross-functional expertise, propose solutions to negotiation problems, and assist with issues arising during contract performance.
• Assist in developing business strategies with internal clients.
• Ensure required proposal reviews, concurrences, and approvals are obtained before submission to a client.
• Review proposal and contracting data in company systems for completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to unusual or potential business and contractual performance problems with business support staff and recommend corrective action.
• Assist with contract closeouts, including document closeout and management, and develop reports for department and internal client review.
• Support and potentially lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing contract policies and processes.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of junior contracting staff.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule with every other Friday off for most employees.
• Hybrid work flexibility, generally 60% in-office and 40% remote, depending on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees, Battelle contributes 5% regardless of employee contributions and matches employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.
• Opportunities for select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery.
• Collaborative environment with world-class experts.
• Opportunity to give back to and improve communities.

What This Job Offers

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