Manager Contracts

DXC Technology • Herndon, VA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary focus of this role is to provide commercial and contractual support services across all of DXC’s industries. This includes advising on technology and outsourcing deals in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and customer requirements. The role involves contract drafting, review, analysis, and guidance on contract interpretation, understanding key risks and obligations, and leveraging contracts for maximum advantage, including profit/margin optimization. Responsibilities include managing contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, and risks, and maintaining associated documentation and reporting to account leads and leadership. The role also utilizes digital tools to track, report, and inform management about the status and risk profile of deals against DXC’s contracting rules. It involves working with internal and external customers, conducting contract risk assessments, and problem-solving using strong interpersonal skills. The position embraces innovative contract and legal delivery services solutions, including the use of technology and process to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Federal contracting experience is not required but would be a plus.

Requirements

• BA/BS required (or regional equivalent education).
• 8+ years drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Daily engagement with both DXC and customer business people will be required.
• Ability to provide guidance/interpretation on existing contract provisions.
• Understand basic principles of commercial finance.
• Good understanding of contracting/risk issues, as they apply to technology consulting services industry.

Nice To Haves

• JD a plus.
• Outsourcing/information technology contracts experience also a plus.
• Federal contracting experience not required but would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and negotiation support in connection with a broad range of commercial transactions to client account/sales teams.
• Provide ongoing advice to account teams regarding legal and commercial implications of specific terms and conditions in contracts.
• Document, track, review and report on contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify issues, conflicts or changes requiring resolution.
• Regularly support the DXC business with company wide data requests regarding specific aspects of all contracts for which the CM is responsible.
• Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients about contractual issues.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the supported clients’ business strategies as well as continuously learning about current and new technologies.
• Support other Contract Managers and Account teams where and as availability allows.

Benefits

• We participate in E-Verify.
• DXC provides access to prospective employees for the Federal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster as well as any state or locality specific applicant posters.
• Disability Accommodations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees