Planet
Senior Contracts Manager
San Francisco, CA; Washington D.C · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$145k-$181kDetected 28 days ago
CRMNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementContract ManagementHardware DesignResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeRemote Sensing
About the role
- We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Contracts Manager to join our Global Commercial Legal team.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for both managing and supporting the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, from negotiation and drafting to execution and closeout.
- This role requires solid analytical skills, excellent communication, and a thorough understanding of contract law and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Manage multiple contracts acting as a point of contact for contractual matters, liaising with internal stakeholders (e.g., project managers, legal, finance) and external parties (e.g., clients, subcontractors).
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation to include maintenance of the contract clause matrix.
- Providing business advice and guidance to and coordinating with other functions to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities.
- Support Proposals team and legal operations functions through the entire contract lifecycle.
- Work with internal SMEs to update and maintain proposal content and contract management repositories.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations (including FAR, DFAR and NFS (NASA)), and standard contractual terms and conditions.
- Proficiency in contract management software and Google and Microsoft Office Suites.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution teams
- What Makes You Stand Out:
- Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Proposal Management.
- Experience in Space based business models, specifically familiarity with and/or experience supporting geospatial, commercial space, and/or satellite remote sensing customers and products.
Skills
- Welcome to Planet.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.
- The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.
- The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
- San Francisco Salary Range
- US National Salary Range
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
- Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity).
Company info
- Ensure customer requirements are fully understood and flowed through to the execution team and to external suppliers in coordination with Supply Chain in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Equal opportunity
- Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply.
- Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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