Senior Manager Contracts

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Dayton, OH

11d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Senior Manager of Contracts to lead the contract management function and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role provides strategic direction for contract negotiations and administration, engages with senior leadership, develops contract strategies, and oversees a team of contract professionals. The Senior Manager will partner closely with the VP of Contracts to drive strategy, modernize contracting infrastructure, and support excellence throughout the contract lifecycle. The position administers contracts from formation through closeout; prepares price proposals and cost volumes for new business; reviews, drafts, and negotiates contractual terms and instruments; and supports regulatory and customer compliance. The role also manages stakeholder relationships, leads functional work and deliverables, develops team members, and communicates contract requirements and results to leadership, customers, and internal partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
15 or more years of highly relevant contracts or functional experience.
7 or more years of progressive supervisory or leadership 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.
Exceptional 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.
Serve as a role model for MTSI’s core values and culture.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPCM or CFCM certification.

Responsibilities

Administer multiple contracts from formation through closeout.
Prepare price proposals and cost volumes in support of new business efforts.
Review, draft, and negotiate contract terms and conditions for new and existing business.
Review and negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other contractual instruments.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
Develop OCI materials.
Influence pricing strategy or work alongside a pricing team.
Establish and maintain working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers, including DoD, Civilian, and Intelligence Community partners.
Coordinate customer engagement with project managers, functional leads, and other internal partners.
Respond to stakeholder inquiries and follow up to ensure clarity and alignment.
Manage and execute moderately complex functional and business tasks, coordinating work and using resources efficiently.
Lead development of functional products, reports, and deliverables associated with assigned tasks.
Review team functional and project deliverables for quality, completeness, and consistency with project guidelines.
Provide constructive feedback to team members to drive continuous improvement.
Take ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks and team work.
Explain contract requirements, processes, methodologies, and results in formal and informal settings.
Create focused business presentations and present them to leadership and internal customers.
Respond professionally to positive and constructive customer feedback.
Participate in professional development opportunities and corporate or locally sponsored events.
Support and promote collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
Build and scale high-performing teams; coach, develop, and support people; and drive performance and results.