Senior Contracts Manager

Planet•Washington, DC

3d•$127,000 - $180,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Planet is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Contracts Manager to join their Global Commercial Legal team. This role is responsible for managing and supporting the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, from negotiation and drafting to execution and closeout. The position requires solid analytical skills, excellent communication, and a thorough understanding of contract law and regulations. Domestic and/or International Travel is required 1-2x/year. This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring work from their Washington D.C. or San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations (including FAR, DFAR and NFS (NASA)), and standard contractual terms and conditions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in contract management software and Google and Microsoft Office Suites.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Ability to research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution teams

Nice To Haves

Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Proposal Management.
Experience in Space based business models, specifically familiarity with and/or experience supporting geospatial, commercial space, and/or satellite remote sensing customers and products.
Experience with government contracting.
Experience managing complex government, academic, and/or enterprise level proposals and use cases.

Responsibilities

Support front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer relationship management within company policies (including adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements), acquisition regulations, and customer requirements/specifications
Coordinate with various state, local, federal, and international government agencies to obtain documentation required for proposals, vendor registrations, and contract closures.
Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure customer requirements are fully understood and flowed through to the execution team and to external suppliers in coordination with Supply Chain in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Support the administering of contracts and subcontracts, including tracking deliverables, directing requesters through the request process, managing changes and gathering (and submitting) representation and certifications as required through contract closeout.
Manage multiple contracts acting as a point of contact for contractual matters, liaising with internal stakeholders (e.g., project managers, legal, finance) and external parties (e.g., clients, subcontractors).
Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation to include maintenance of the contract clause matrix.
Assist in the resolution of contract disputes and claims.
Manage end-to-end contract activities including managing proposals, then drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and client specifications.
Support audit activities related to contract compliance such as the General Services Administration (GSA) annual small business subcontract reporting requirements.
Performing contracts management functions from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration.
Providing business advice and guidance to and coordinating with other functions to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities.
Stay informed about industry best practices, legal developments, and regulatory changes affecting contract management.
Support Proposals team and legal operations functions through the entire contract lifecycle.
Work with internal SMEs to update and maintain proposal content and contract management repositories.