Business Contracts Manager, US National Security Business Contracts Team

Join the AWS National Security Business Contracts team in a pivotal role as a Business Contracts Manager.

In this position youll manage the full lifecycle of Task Orders under a major competitive Federal IDIQ vehicle directly impacting how government agencies use AWS cloud technologies for national security customers. This position will be assigned multiple US Government agency level portfolios.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

This position can be based in either Arlington or Herndon VA (location based on candidate preference).

Key job responsibilities
- Contract Compliance and Risk Management: Identify mitigate and resolve contract risks and issues. Develop and refine contract policies procedures and standards to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

- Document Review and Negotiation: Oversee the review and compliance of contractual documents coordinate legal assessments and support competitive proposal processes including negotiations. Maintain comprehensive contract records and reporting systems.

- Government and Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary contracts point of contact for assigned projects interfacing with Government Contracting Officers and cross-functional AWS teams. Build and maintain collaborative relationships to ensure effective communication on contractual matters.

- Advisory Role in Cloud Contracting: Provide expert guidance to sales capture and proposal teams on cloud contracting models and best practices. Offer insights on federal contracting commercial terms conditions and relevant acquisition policies and regulations.

- Process Improvement and Automation: Contribute to the development and implementation of tools and automated processes for contracting operations. Focus on enhancing efficiency and productivity in contract management workflows.

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- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 3 years of contracting officer/contract specialist/contracts management/contracts administration/contract negotiator experience (please note this is merely a minimum - more senior personnel are encouraged to apply as well)
- Demonstrated knowledge to drive strategic conversations regarding US Federal Government Procurement laws regulations and procedures in the US including FAR DFAR all government contract types commercial contracts and cradle to grave contracting processes
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating legal terms of commercial contracts
- Active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and drive actions even in ambiguous situations
- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams at various levels
- Excellent organizational skills ability to manage multiple projects at once follow through prioritize and meet deadlines

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