Sr. Contracts Representative - Antarctica

Battelle • Columbus, OH

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Representative participates in the full contract lifecycle for contract activities that carry moderate risk to the business unit and may involve non-routine contractual matters requiring the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to achieve business objectives. This role independently handles moderate to complex contract agreements and related documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures, exercising sound judgment and working closely with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of relevant contracts experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience handling moderate to complex contractual agreements.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior staff and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze risk and clearly communicate contractual impacts to business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a variety of agreement mechanisms, including but not limited to IDIQ vehicles, GWACs, multiple award contracts, Standalone contracts, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Cooperative Agreements, and/or Grants.
• Experience with prime contractor and subcontractor environments.
• Experience with a broad range of contract types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, LH), including understanding of associated risk profiles, billing structures, and compliance requirements.
• Experience contributing to policy or process improvement initiatives.
• Active or prior U.S. Government security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Manage activities across the contract lifecycle for contracts and agreements, including proposal review, negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout.
• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Battelle policies.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contractual agreements for assigned programs.
• Coordinate proposal issues requiring input from cross-functional teams and propose solutions to issues encountered during negotiations.
• Support negotiations of agreements of moderate complexity and, as appropriate, act as the client interface for negotiations.
• Analyze solicitations and agreement terms from business, financial, contractual, and risk perspectives and contribute to the development of proposal and contracting strategies.
• Partner with internal clients on business strategy and contractual matters.
• Ensure all required proposal reviews, concurrences, and approvals are obtained prior to submission.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract documentation and data integrity within company systems.
• Support resolution of unusual or potential contractual or performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with contract closeouts, including documentation, reporting, and internal client support.
• Support the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies, processes, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits
• Flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement (60% in-office and 40% remote)
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• Industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan (5 percent contribution regardless of employee contribution, plus matching)
• Tuition assistance for higher education

What This Job Offers

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