BlackSky · 3 months ago
Senior Contracts Manager
Seattle, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expBlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a sophisticated space-based intelligence platform. The Senior Contracts Manager will support satellite manufacturing by developing contract strategies, negotiating contracts, and resolving contractual claims to ensure project success.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Craft, evaluate, negotiate and execute a wide variety of different contracts covering a range of transactions
Evaluate business and cost risks and identify and implement contractual levers to manage risks the life of the contract
Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts for our manufacturing team
Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress within established contract management systems
Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters
Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to what’s best for the company
Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself
Support project team in evaluation of contractor proposals as contract subject matter expert
Establish ground rules for contract negotiation with project team and counterparty
Monitor contract performance in coordination with supply chain team, and recommend modifications as needed
Lead prioritization of key contract terms for negotiation according to unique project characteristics and collaborate with internal subject matter experts, including legal, finance, operations/supply chain and other to ensure a comprehensive review and approval of terms
Serve as key resource for accurately conveying commercial contract terms and negotiation points to various cross functional teams
Other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, finance, legal or other relevant areas of focus or equivalent years of relevant experience
At least eight (8) years of experience in contract management or contract administration
Experience with supply chain and product manufacturing environment, ideally within the aerospace industry
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Project
Strong negotiation skills including superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges during stressful situations
Demonstrated success working to develop consensus from diverse opinions in a highly fluid and time constrained environment
Excellent organizational skills and comfortable with autonomy as well as the ability to work effectively in cross-functional team settings
Familiarity with U.S. government contractual flowdowns and export regulations
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Preferred
Master's degree or contracts certification (CCM, CPCM, or CFCM)
Previous experience using Deltek/CostPoint and/or Plex
Public company experience, specifically with SOX and audit compliance related to contract management and reconciliation
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
Employer matching donations
Professional development
Mac or PC? Your choice!
Awesome swag
Company
BlackSky
BlackSky is a space-based intelligence company that delivers real-time imagery with global rapid revisit, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian OToole
Chief Technology Officer
Alexandria Albright
People & Culture Partner - Technical Recruiter
Recent News
2023-11-28
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