Contracts Manager
About The Position
MTSI is seeking a contracts leader to improve contracting processes and infrastructure, strengthen internal controls, reduce execution risk, streamline contract actions, improve responsiveness, expand team capacity, and support Program Managers with customer and reporting expectations. The role partners closely with the Senior Manager and VP to shape strategy and support excellence throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contracts Manager administers contracts from formation through closeout; prepares price proposals and cost volumes; reviews, drafts, and negotiates contract terms and contractual instruments; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and customer requirements. The role also engages with DoD, Civilian, and Intelligence Community stakeholders, coordinates customer engagement with internal teams, leads functional tasks and deliverables, reviews team work, and coaches team members. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, with travel up to 10% as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 10 or more years of highly relevant contracts or functional experience.
- Deep FAR/DFARS expertise.
- Strong knowledge of contracting processes, regulatory requirements, and supplier relationship management.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work overtime as required to meet established deadlines.
- Expertise with contract management systems, Deltek, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical strength.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust and work across teams.
- Proven leadership experience, including people management and developing others.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- CPCM/CFCM certification is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Administer multiple contracts from formation through closeout.
- Prepare price proposals and cost volumes for new business efforts.
- Review, draft, and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
- Negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other contractual instruments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and customer requirements.
- Oversee OCI development.
- Influence pricing strategy or collaborate with a pricing team.
- Build relationships with DoD, Civilian, and Intelligence Community customers and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate customer engagement with Program Managers, functional leads, and internal partners.
- Respond rapidly and effectively to stakeholder inquiries.
- Manage and execute moderately complex functional and business tasks.
- Lead development of functional products, reports, and deliverables.
- Review team deliverables for quality and completeness.
- Provide coaching and feedback to drive team improvement.
- Clearly articulate contract requirements, processes, and results.
- Develop and deliver focused business presentations.
- Address feedback professionally and constructively.
- Participate in professional development and corporate-sponsored events.
- Promote cross-functional teamwork and collaboration.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
