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nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 week ago

Senior Government Contracts Manager

Camas, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. The Senior Government Contracts Manager will oversee all aspects of contract management through the lifecycle stages, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements while providing guidance and support to internal teams.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review draft US Government contracts provided by the USG customer or prime contractor customers, applying various US Government contract types (CPFF, FFP, CPIF, IDIQ, T&M, OTA, etc.)

Review key issues and terms with internal stakeholders and draft redlines accordingly

Negotiate terms and conditions with the customer and coordinate the same

Recommend courses of action and negotiation approaches to internal functions

Support program/project level contract deliverable obligations with tracking, communication, and deliveries. Administer contracts through all lifecycle stages from proposal through contract close-out

Support program/project level contract deliverable obligations with tracking, communication, and deliveries. Administer contracts through all lifecycle stages

Support proposals with guidance in communicating within acquisition rules and submitting the proposals through official channels

Ensure contract records are accurate and well-maintained

Provide advice and guidance to internal teams supporting contract efforts

Track and provide clear, timely status to functional owners including management team

Coordinate NDA completion. After initial review, coordinate with team members to review revisions to nLIGHT NDAs or NDA forms initiated by other entities

Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans/recommendations to implement these changes, coordinating with others as appropriate

Assist and/or perform in any and all areas as assigned

Qualification

US government contractingContract managementNegotiation skillsFederal acquisition processProposal developmentContract terms reviewIntellectual property knowledgeMS Office proficiencySolutions-oriented mindsetCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborative work

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract management, or related fields is required (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience)

8-10 years of experience in US government contract support or contract management leadership roles, with at least 4 years of experience as a contracts manager working for a defense contractor

Expert level understanding of the federal acquisition process, government contracting principles, requirements, and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs)

Demonstrated advanced proposal development, document drafting, critical thinking and negotiation skills

Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to develop and maintain positive working relationships with both internal functions and external entities

Significant experience reviewing and understanding contract terms, redlining, and successfully negotiating key terms and conditions

Experience and knowledge of intellectual property considerations in US Government contracting

Possess superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts across various programs/projects with key deadlines

High level of proficiency in MS Office applications and tools

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excel in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on solutions-oriented mindset and promoting a collaborative work environment

Able to effectively manage schedule and priorities to meet deadlines and provide timely support

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status)

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. Government Security Clearance

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 5%-8% of earned wages

Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year

10 paid Holidays

Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Company

nLIGHT, Inc.

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Founded in 2000

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees