Sr. Contracts Manager

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity

The Senior Contract Manager leads all aspects of contract planning, negotiation, administration, and compliance to ensure the company's interests are protected and customer requirements are met. This role proactively engages with Government contracting counterparts, analyzes RFPs to identify and mitigate risk, and negotiates a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, and OCI Mitigation Plans. The Senior Contract Manager maintains compliant contract templates, oversees lifecycle management of all contracts, monitors performance and obligations, and resolves disputes efficiently. Working closely with legal, finance, procurement, and program teams, this position ensures contractual strategies align with organizational objectives. Additionally, the role provides training on contract best practices and manages company profiles across government contracting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with Government contracting counterparts in order to be responsive to customer requirements.
• Lead the reviews and analysis of Request for Proposals (RFPs) in order to identify and mitigate contract risks; review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, License Agreements and OCI Mitigation Plans
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the terms of contracts with other parties, such as vendors, clients, and partners, to ensure that they are accurate, legally binding, and protect the interests of the company.
• Maintain a library of contract templates that can be used as a starting point for new contracts and ensures that they are up-to-date and legally compliant.
• Manage the administrative aspects of contracts, such as tracking contract expiration dates, monitoring compliance, and ensuring that all parties fulfill their obligations.
• Assess the risks associated with various contracts, such as financial, legal, and reputational risks, and implements strategies to minimize those risks.
• Handle disputes that arise from contracts, such as breach of contract, and works to resolve them in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with other departments, such as legal, finance, and procurement, to ensure that contracts are aligned with the company's overall objectives and strategies.
• Provide training and education to employees on contract-related matters, such as contract law, contract management best practices, and negotiation skills.
• Manage company profiles and accounts in government systems.