Senior Manager, Contracts (OTA)

About NSTXL:

The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) harvests innovative technology from the commercial and non-defense marketplace, transforming government innovation while decreasing costs, compressing timelines, and improving outcomes. We offer a unique and simplified approach to rapidly developing, demonstrating, and assessing prototypes that address various operational and installation needs, from individual Warfighter technology to large-scale installation projects. NSTXL supports technology delivery to the Department of Defense by serving as a one-stop shop to match government requirements with innovative private-sector and academic solutions.

NSTXL is creating an ecosystem of innovators to collaborate and bring next-generation technologies to the end-user. Our OTAs have over 900 members from corporate, non-profit, educational, and financial institutions. For these members, NSTXL offers opportunities to bid on government contracts, education and training, and live/virtual forums on various topics.

The Senior Manager, Contracts manages and oversees an assigned team and portfolio of OT (Other Transaction Agreements) based projects focused on prototyping emerging technologies for defense applications. Reporting to the Director, Contracts, the Senior Manager will be responsible for an array of tasks in support of project Performers and our Department of Defense customers to include oversight, management, and support to their assigned team members, involving appropriate delegation of tasks, assignments, and review/ approval of agreement documentation and/or other memoranda to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and statutes. The Senior Manager will work closely with various departments, such as senior leadership, program managers, marketing, and finance, to mitigate risks and ensure that all agreement obligations are met. The role requires a strong contracting skillset combined with customer service & problem-solving skills. The employee must have extensive knowledge of Government contracting requirements, processes, and associated documents, and possess a strong understanding of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serves as subject matter expert on Other Transactions and is the primary liaison between the organization and performers and/or customers under assigned portfolio and associated projects throughout the project lifecycle.   

• Holds signature authority and is responsible for reviewing, executing, and approving assigned actions up to their delegated approval threshold. 

• Provide oversight, management, and support to their assigned team members, to include appropriate delegation of tasks, assignments, and review/approval of agreement documentation. 

• Reviews and approves agreements ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and federal contracting policies, regulations, and statues.   

• Lead and manage highly complex contract negotiations, effectively communicating and advocating for the interests of the organization while accomplishing a win-win scenario for customers.   

• Provide team guidance, training, assistance, and clear strategy in support of negotiations with performers or customers on project agreements.  

• Reviews agreement terms to identify and mitigate potential risk and monitors to ensure compliant performance within contractual and statutory/regulatory frameworks. 

• Engages, informs, and collaborates with other internal stakeholders to tailor strategies and services in support of customer missions.    

• Provides troubleshooting and well-supported recommendations to resolve issues and monitors implementation of selected resolution.   

• Prepares high-quality documentation, correspondence, and/or presentations to support various actions as appropriate.   

• Examines supporting materials and agreement documents, promptly conducts research, and provides authoritative guidance.   

• Provides relevant training to both internal and external stakeholders.   

• Ensures the team maintains accurate, thorough, and complete contract records that are in compliance with contractual, reporting, and regulatory requirements. 

• Responsible for initiating, documenting, managing, and communicating personnel actions for assigned team. 

• Other related duties as assigned. 

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