Sr Government Contracts Manager

Position Summary, Job Requirements & ResponsibilitiesWhat We're Looking For:Iridium is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Legal Team. In this position, you will partner with Iridium's government programs and operations teams to support and advance the company's public sector business. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Iridium contractual relationships in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner. The government contracts, subcontracts and other key agreements you will manage are critical to Iridium's business, our value-added partners, and our customers. These contracts support mission-critical communications solutions at a growing, mid-sized technology company that retains small-size company advantages and ambience.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide expert contracts management guidance, oversight and know-how throughout the federal government contracting lifecycle for both FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 contracts and subcontracts, including cost-reimbursement contracts, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreementsPrepare and disseminate information for management consideration regarding contract status, negotiation, compliance, modification, and terminationDevelop successful working relationships with internal customers, stakeholders, government contracting officers, and prime contractors in the formation, negotiation, award, performance, and close-out of contracts and subcontractsIdentify and mitigate contractual risks; confirm compliance with applicable legal/regulatory requirements, company policies and industry best practices; and ensure company positions are accurately documented and fully reviewed in accordance with company policiesDevelop and refine policies, procedures, and processes to facilitate consistent, agile, risk-based approaches to contract management and compliance with contract requirementsExperience & Education Requirements / EEOWhat You'll Need to Succeed:Bachelor's degree in business or a related field10+ years of experience in federal government contracting, preferably with a defense contractor, telecommunications or other technology organization, or government serviceSignificant experience working with Department of Defense agencies with a background in development hybrid contract typesAbility to identify and navigate negotiation of terms for commercial items and custom development on the same contractExperience handling dynamic contracts that have changing requirements and an ability to manage and organize priorities as well as contract complianceAbility to identify and negotiate nuanced terms related to Intellectual Property rights on research and prototype agreementsDemonstrated knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and related acquisition regulations and procedures, including cost-reimbursement contractsStrong familiarity with tools, processes and software applications that support federal government contracting activitiesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniquesCan easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and managementBe able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completionMust possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignmentsCan thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting prioritiesBe proactive in sharing knowledge you've learned with othersThings That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCM or CFCM)We'll also need you to:Travel up to 15%Be a U.S. citizenHold or be eligible to obtain a secret security clearanceWork Environment:This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer. Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Created: 2025-05-07