Counsel II (Exempt)

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.   We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Counsel working with our public sector team and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This role will be working out of your home office in the United State but due to team location we need folks to be in EST zone. This role will require you to have or be eligible to hold a security clearance. If selected, you may be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet and maintain the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Public Sector/Government Contracts and Compliance Professional to join our legal team supporting the company’s wholly-owned and cleared subsidiary, Progress Federal Solutions, Inc. (“PFS”). As a vital member of the legal and administrative team, you will play a key role in: providing efficient contract negotiation, management and administration; providing guidance on FAR/DFAR provisions; ensuring adherence to government procurement regulations and laws, supporting our sales and capture teams; and managing and maintaining records. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, senior management, and external partners to ensure the company's legal interests are safeguarded and aligned with our business objectives. You will be responsible for coordinating with colleagues on the Legal and cross-functional teams such as Finance to ensure government transactions align with the company’s policies and revenue accounting requirements. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented, proactive, and curious government contracts and compliance professional who is interested in collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals by providing practical advice on all aspects of government contracting, aligning with organizational practices and processes, cultivating innovative solutions, and creating a learning culture. The qualified candidate will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources as required, proactively identifying contract and business risks, engaging appropriate key stakeholders and providing support. The ideal candidate will have experience with – and will thrive on – working as a self-starter in an environment that is team-based, fast-paced, business, and results-oriented. In this role, you will be doing:

Government Contracts Management, Compliance, and Administration:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer federal and U.S. SLED (state, local and educational) contracts to ensure compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and federal Commercial Item practices, as both a subcontractor and a prime contractor
• Support subcontractor negotiations and contract management lifecycle requirements, including analysis and tracking of flow-downs, contract modifications, and ongoing contractual compliance oversight
• Support analysis, evaluation, and preparation of bid proposals, quotations, and responses to information requests
• Assist with new business activities by drafting and negotiating nondisclosure agreements and teaming arrangements, and completing various required forms and certifications
• Ensure compliance with government procurement regulations and laws
• Support and lead coordination efforts between the subsidiary and the parent on aligning contracting and procurement forms, policies, and practices for software licensing, distributor/reseller and other partner relationships, and subcontractor and supplier risk management and contracting
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory issues associated with U.S. federal, state and local contracting practices
• Support the company’s sales and services teams with legal, compliance, regulatory and other issues related to the U.S. government’s procurement of, and requirements associated with, Progress’ products and services
• Have demonstrable experience in, and provide advice and support on, matters such as bid protests, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Pay to Play statutes, and other general matters involving procurement, sales, and services provision to U.S. federal, state, and local governments
• Familiarity with CMMC, FAR/DFAR cybersecurity provisions and contractual aspects relating to NIST risk management frameworks
• Maintain contractual documentation and track and comply with recordkeeping requirements
• Manage and administer the company’s SAM data and account
• Coordinate classified contract forms and documentation as needed with the company’s facility security officer