Senior Contracts Manager

Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Job Summary

Westat is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join its fast-paced growing corporate contracts unit to oversee a diverse portfolio of Westat’s federally funded contracts. This position will support the full life cycle of contract management activities.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days on-site Rockville, MD) and remote eligible.

Job Responsibilities

• Team Lead with management and oversight of Clinical Research contracts.
• Review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including but not limited to NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Contracts, and all partner agreements.
• Provide contractual and business guidance to Westat’s contract and research staff.
• Collaborate with internal research and corporate departments.
• Perform risk-assessments and periodic contract compliance reviews in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Perform pre-award reviews of RFPs and contractual documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and solicitation requirements.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in Federal Government contracting and contract management or equivalent related work experience including 5 years of leading or managing federally funded services contracts.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating various types of agreements.
• Knowledge of standard government contract compliance reviews and audits.
• Familiarity working with enterprise accounting and reporting software.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with clinical research projects on behalf of a government contractor.
• Experience using GSA schedules (MAS-PSC) and Best-In-Class contracting vehicles.
• Experience with Deltek products including Costpoint, Contracts and Purchasing Modules.
• Familiar with HIPAA and human subjects requirements.
  
  

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills
• Collaboration with teams, managers, and/or clients
• Organization skills, including time management ability
• Detail oriented
  
  

Requirements

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
• Sick Leave (10 days per year)
• Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
  
  

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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Career Area

Administrative

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for this role is $110.9-140k and will be commensurate with experience.

Bonus Eligibility

Yes