Job Summary Mercury is seeking a Principal Contracts Manager in support of Mercurys Data Management and Microelectronics Business Unit, providing professional Contract Management as an individual team contributor. This position requires a thorough understanding of Government and Department of Defense contracting as a team player who is also a strong independent contributor with leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. The Principal Contract Manager will be required to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks. This individual will provide strong working knowledge in customer relationships, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies, regulations, and contract negotiations. The successful candidate must possess the ability to work well with others in high-stress, high-volume situations, effectively interface with internal functional and program organizations, and meet the goals and objectives of the program teams.
Job Responsibilities Manage Program and Project Contracts, supporting Line of Business. Ability to coach and mentor less experienced contract personnel. Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized, non-routine proposal responses in conjunction with proposal team, as well as reviews and approves contractual documents for adherence to customer specifications and requirements, compliance with Terms and Conditions, applicable FAR/DFARS clauses, special provisions, and adherence to company policy and procedures.
Drafts and/or reviews and redlines customer agreements, negotiates complex agreements, including master agreements, with the objective of protecting the companys interests. Develops and recommends negotiation strategies consistent with goals and objectives. Advises management and program teams of contractual rights, obligations, intellectual property protections, organizational conflicts of interest, and general risks and mitigation strategies. Demonstrates effective and creative problem-solving abilities. Maintains deadlines for internal and external customer requests, as well as contractual historical data, enters contract data into databases as required. Analyzes and tracks contract compliance in conjunction with other functions.
Required Qualifications Bachelors in Business Management, Legal, or other related fields. Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience in Contract Administration, Business Management, Finance role. Experience with USG Prime and Commercial contracts. Experience with standard defense contract types, such as Cost Reimbursable (CR), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), incentive-type contracts, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), etc., and with all phases of contracting from pre-solicitation through completion, termination, and contract closeout. Familiarity with US Government regulations, FAR/DFARS, required, with emphasis in acquisitions governed by Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services and Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation.
Preferred Qualifications An active U.S. Government Security Clearance. Expected to meet responsibilities in a highly interactive team environment, to work well under pressure within tight deadlines, and deliver on multiple priorities while producing quality work. Shall establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, to include management, technical, and functional counterparts, to communicate project status. Ability to identify performance risks and recommend mitigations. Expected to coordinate and support audit activities with Prime Government or other agencies. Required to be trusted to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies and Government acquisition laws and regulations. Must possess excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills. Shall demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience with SAM, D&B Certs & Reps, and Exostar preferred.