Sr Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will lead the administration and management of the company's most critical and high-value contracts. This role requires advanced expertise in contract negotiation, change management, compliance, and risk management. You will provide strategic guidance to senior management and ensure that all contracts are managed to the highest standards. The candidate must be capable of building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers, operate as the Company's primary contact with multiple customers, and provide effective leadership to a staff of contracts professionals.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the negotiation and administration of high-value and complex contracts.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for contract management and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and legal requirements.
• Advise senior management on contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks.
• Oversee contract modifications, renewals, and terminations.
• Coordinate with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure successful contract execution and compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive audits and compliance reviews, providing necessary documentation.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level contracts managers.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Qualifications We Prefer :

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies.

Estimated Starting Salary Range : $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education / training / certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice :

This position requires current / active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.