Contracts Manager

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to support high-value commercial agreements and proposal activity for a Long-term Contract position based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on pre-award assessment, complex negotiations, and contract oversight within a fast-paced technology environment. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, understands how strategic deals are structured, and can work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts tied to bids, proposals, and pre-sales opportunities.
• Conduct pre-award due diligence by evaluating contractual risk, commercial terms, and compliance considerations before deal execution.
• Partner with sales, legal, finance, and operational teams to shape deal structures and move opportunities through internal review processes.
• Manage complex negotiations for technology-focused agreements, including global commercial arrangements with varied stakeholder interests.
• Provide clear guidance during question-and-answer phases of proposals to ensure contract language aligns with business objectives.
• Identify issues that require escalation and engage the appropriate internal teams at the right stage of the negotiation process.
• Support bid and proposal efforts by contributing contract expertise, timeline awareness, and commercially practical solutions.
• Maintain contract administration activities, including document review, version control, and coordination of approvals through award completion.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual terms.
• Strong background in contract negotiations within a technology, commercial, or services environment.
• Working knowledge of contract management and contract administration practices across the full agreement lifecycle.
• Ability to assess deal risk and apply sound judgment during pre-award review and negotiation activities.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and influencing decisions in complex business discussions.
• Familiarity with proposal support, deal desk operations, bid management, or related pre-sales contract functions.
• Understanding of U.S. state contracting requirements is highly preferred.
• Relevant experience in roles such as Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager, Contract Administrator, Negotiator, or a contracts-focused paralegal.

Compensation

$39.59-$55.00 Hourly

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