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Contracts ManagerEpiq Design Solutions • Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA
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Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Epiq Design Solutions • Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA
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Full-time

Description

Company Background

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime land air and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K devices fielded to date Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market cost and performance are critical for mission success.

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Job Summary

Epiq Solutions is rapidly expanding and were looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead and manage contracting and related activities spanning government and commercial customer supplier and subcontractor relationships. You will be responsible for drafting negotiating and administering contracts mitigating risk and monitoring regulatory compliance (FAR DFARS etc.). Youll act as a key partner to engineering procurement program management and legal enabling us to scale efficiently and responsibly. Job duties will also include support for Epiq Solutions Canadian affiliate Xiphos Systems Corporation.

Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

  • Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including customer agreements prime contracts subcontracts supplier / vendor contracts software licensing agreements NDAs and teaming agreements.
  • Work with Supply Chain to ensure all subcontracts include proper flow-down clauses data rights IP provisions export control and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Escalate and collaborate with Legal Counsel on non-standard terms high-risk provisions or deviations.

Contracts Management

  • Maintain and manage contractual record-keeping via a contract repository system. Track key milestones renewals amendments deliverables and change orders.
  • Interact with business teams to monitor parties compliance with contract obligations (deliverables warranties service levels) and handle modifications or extensions as needed.
  • Ensure contracts meet internal policy standards audit requirements and regulatory obligations. Administration of some contractual / FAR requirements (e.g. small business subcontracting plans commercial item justifications related supplier flowdowns and questionnaires).

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Translation

  • Work closely with Program Managers Engineering Production Procurement and Finance to translate contractual requirements into actionable plans schedules and work breakdowns.
  • Review proposals and bid documents to identify contractual risk and provide clarity on terms.
  • Communicate obligations and risks to internal stakeholders in non-legal language facilitating alignment and accountability.

    • Risk Management & Compliance

  • Assess contract risk and recommend mitigation strategies (indemnities liability limitations insurance dispute resolution etc.).
  • Administer and monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations (FAR DFARS ITAR / EAR CMMC NIST).
  • Support contracts compliance reviews audits governmental oversight engagements (e.g. DCAA DCMA) contract closeouts and compliance investigations.

    • Reporting Metrics & Insights

  • Prepare executive-level summaries of contract health risk and opportunities.
  • Deliver insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic decision-making.

    • Process Improvement & Tools Implementation

  • Develop and maintain standard contract templates playbooks checklists and workflows.
  • Lead or participate in selecting configuring and driving adoption of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and recordkeeping systems and contract tools.
  • Conduct training or awareness sessions for business teams on contract best practices roles and responsibilities.

    • Requirements

    Required

  • Bachelors degree preferably in Business Law Project Management or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in government contracting and commercial contracts for technology especially with defense or other regulated industries.
  • Working knowledge of FAR DFARS export controls (ITAR / EAR) and cybersecurity contract clauses.
  • Advanced issue-spotting analytical drafting redlining and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across functions (Engineering PM Procurement Finance).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication organization and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex contracts and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • High integrity attention to detail and confidentiality.
  • Some limited travel will be required (approximately 10%).

    • Desired

  • Prior experience in audits government oversight or contract compliance (DCAA DCMA).
  • Demonstrate experience with international contracting (Direct Commercial Sale DCS and Foreign Military Sales FMS Contracts) as well as denied party screening.
  • Familiarity with product development embedded systems or communications technologies.
  • Advanced degree or legal qualification (JD LL.M. or similar).
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (e.g. NIST 800-171 CMMC).
  • Active US Government Security Clearance or the ability and willingness to obtain a Secret or Top Secret / SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship.

    • Benefits

  • Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
  • Flexible work hours
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health dental vision insurance
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Charitable giving company match
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
  • Fun laid-back culture and rewarding work!

    • Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

    Salary Description

    $135000 - $155000

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Facilities Management,ADMA,Heavy Bus Driving,AXA,Building Services,Courier Delivery

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 135000 - 155000

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