Sr Supervisor

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 .

Job Description Summary:

The Supervisor 2 of Contracts manages and supports a contracts administration team. Maintains internal and external customer satisfaction; focus on business results and emphasize a team approach to provide world class contracts support. Responsibilities include life cycle oversight of contract administration, utilizing metrics to monitor performance and risk across a diverse portfolio of US Government Contracts. Works closely with Program Offices, Finance, and Legal to maintain and improve a cross-functional contract management process. Provides proposal support and post- award contract administration, while managing a small team of Contracts Administrators. The supervisor is also responsible for hiring, performance assessment of staff and management of all performance outcomes for team. Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
Ensure collaboration with Contract Administrators and Program teams in preparing and submitting compliant proposals, to include reviewing content, pricing structure, IP assertions and risk management strategy
Provide input on major, complex contract proposals for assigned programs, ensuring all specifications and requirements are met and optimum terms and conditions for the company are negotiated
Provide training and direction to junior team members based on general policies, contractual terms, compliance and system requirements
Work closely with Contracts, Subcontracts, Procurement & Property (CSPP) management to share best practices and continuously identify process improvement opportunities
Proactively anticipate business needs and collaborate with the program offices to support the strategic direction of each business area
Provide input in process defining and improvements
Interpret terms and conditions and help develop risk mitigation strategies and liability protections for non standard terms and conditions
Collaborate with Finance and Administration, Legal and Corporate and promote cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and deliverables
Direct contract administration both as an individual contributor and as a supervisor to junior administrators to ensure that full and complete contract files are maintained for each program
Support other special projects and/or represent the department on cross functional teams as assigned

Skills/Abilities
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Ability to manage business to business contracts, including negotiating and managing contracts in a subcontractor capacity to a large prime
Able to execute U.S. Government proposals and negotiations (both terms and cost/price)
Deep Knowledge of full life cycle contract management & contract types (e.g., CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FFP/LOE, T&M, etc.).
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Strong Computer, Application, and ERP Skills
Able to supervise a team of professionals
Professional Certifications (e.g., CFCM, CPCM, and PMP) preferred

Education
Bachelor's Degree in business or related degree, Advanced Degree a plus

Experience
7 - 10 years of full life cycle contract management preferably with U.S. Government contracts, and supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Additional Job Description:

US Citizen with active Top Secret Security Clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) required. No dual citizens will be considered for this role.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact .