Electronic Systems - Special Programs, Contracts Sr. Representative

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Contract Senior Representative supports the most complex programs and strategic captures with responsibility for comprehensive cradle-to-grave contract management within a subset of a Business Area. This role performs superior change management for proactive mitigation of customer disputes and works independently with delegated authority under the guidance of a Business Area Contracts leader. The Contract Senior Representative provides both internal and external customers with solution-oriented leadership and contract interpretation guidance and is focused on achieving the strategic objectives of the organization while balancing risk and regulatory compliance.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Comprehensive cradle-to-grave proactive, compliant contract management for complex contracts across the acquisition phases for DoD, National Security and/or other prime contractors

• Manage tactical and strategic aspects of contract relationships as the official POC for customer communications

• Independently develop compliant solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation to collaboratively work across stakeholder and cross-functional program teams

• Manage CRADAs / Technical and Cooperative Agreements and other unique situational agreements that require strategic coordination within a Business Area aligned with our IRAD plan and direct contractual obligations to position ourselves for increased market share and establishing a competitive advantage

• Lead Contracting actions throughout the Business Winning Process while mentoring junior level colleagues to assist with knowledge transfer and improving functional bench strength

• Develop, document and execute negotiation strategies in collaboration with the capture and proposal team to champion the most advantageous outcomes for the corporation; lead robust change management practices and influence for results with the customer; use of agreements and terms to solve long-term disputes, bringing matters to closure aligned with the program plan

• Lead cross-functional compliance efforts for Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act requirements, including the sweep, disclosures and certification, while mentoring junior level colleagues in proactive best practices

• Ability to understand and interface regarding business systems and the connections to contract terms and conditions

• Conduct closeout activities to satisfy the requirements of the contract; maintain the official contract record for the corporation

Skills/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS with key areas of subject matter expertise. Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle and the anatomy of a contract/agreement for government contracts and subcontracts; specific knowledge of contract types, contracting vehicles, varying types of scope including R & D and production, OTAs / Consortiums, and Commercial Contracts, including elements for compliance and scenario-based risk identification and mitigation.

• Ability to develop sound business cases and analyze large volumes of data for demonstrated problem solving and strong decision-making skills related to complex, systemic issues

• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills necessary for working in a team environment, mentoring others, and influencing to achieve results

• Must balance initiative and being action oriented with rigorous planning skills and teamwork to achieve desired outcomes

• Ability to work independently with guidance from Business Area Contracts leadership and mentors; understanding of one’s own delegated authority as well as corporate governance and overall delegation of authority to ensure compliance with approval authority, signature authority, and collaboration with stakeholders

• Working knowledge of Intellectual Property considerations and our corporate IP strategy within a specific Business Area

• Demonstrated