nLIGHT Careers

Description

Position: Contracts Manager
Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in contract support or leadership roles.  
Minimum Education: BS in a business or related field

Compensation Range: $100K - $150K depending upon skills, experience, and education. 

Are you ready for a challenging role that will give you the opportunity to work with teams designing and building next generation National Defense High Energy Laser technologies?  Do you take pride in affecting business performance and success?  We are seeking a Contracts Manager to work closely with the Chief of Staff and our company program managers to improve our efficiency and execution.  At nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc., we are developing rugged and compact laser weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging Defense environments.  We need a motivated and driven Contracts Manager who is excited about enabling our contractual needs to optimally perform as a business supporting the US Warfighter.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.  Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/.  Please review this information before applying.

Job Description:

The Contracts Manager is responsible for contract review, working with others in the organization to manage successful resolution of US Government contracts-related actions.

Responsibilities:

• Review draft US Government contracts provided by prime and subcontract tier customers, applying various US Government contract types (CPFF, FFP, CPIF, IDIQ, T&M, etc.).  Review commitments and key terms with internal stakeholders, including finance and legal, drafting redlines and working with others to negotiate favorable conditions.
• Coordinate NDA completion. After initial review, coordinate with legal to review revisions to nLIGHT NDAs or NDA forms initiated by other entities.
• Recommend courses of action and negotiation approaches.
• Support program/project level contract deliverable obligations with tracking, communication, and deliveries. Administer contracts through all lifecycle stages.
• Support proposals with contract perspectives, review, and content.
• Support proposals with guidance in communicating within acquisition rules and submitting the proposals through official channels.
• Ensure contract records are accurate and well-maintained.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal teams supporting contract efforts.
• Track and provide clear status to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans/recommendations to implement these changes, coordinating with others as appropriate.

Required Experience / Capability:

• Commitment to Excellence.  Attention to Detail.  Pride in Workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain good working relationships.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in contract support or leadership roles, including a minimum of 3 years working with US Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and subcontracts.
• Possess superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts across various programs/projects with key deadlines.
• High level of familiarity with the FAR and its flowdown/cascade through contract tiers.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications and tools.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with confidential information and applying safeguarding processes.
• Excel in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Able to effectively manage schedule and priorities to meet deadlines and provide timely support.

Additional Desired Experience / Capability:

• Experience and knowledge of intellectual property considerations in DoD contracting.

Benefits Summary: Health (ACA Gold Plan), Dental and Vison Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents.  Company paid Life Insurance and Short and Long Term Disability.  Competitive 401k with immediate vesting of company contribution.  Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.