• Prepare and negotiate contracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, consulting agreements, task orders and purchase orders, and other complex contract-related documentation in accordance with Institute policies and statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with, provide guidance to, and support internal staff, including client service delivery teams, finance teams, proposal teams, and other members of the contracts and procurement teams.
• Interface and develop good business relationships with external clients, including senior contracts officials of major customers, in coordination with priorities of internal leadership.
• Uphold and ensure language and process uniformity that limits exposure to unintended risk, and ensures compliance with AIR systems, processes, approaches, and business objectives.
• Enter and maintain contract data using department information technology systems and resources in accordance with department policies.
• Monitor and track Data Rights, patents, trademarks, and other Intellectual Property issues.
• Review and analyze terms and conditions and assess risk evident in solicitation paperwork.
• Assure quality and timeliness of work product and satisfaction of all internal and external customer contract requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evolve processes and structures to ensure effective and compliant business systems and operations.
• Provide contract administration leadership, working with internal and external customers to meet shifting requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Respond in an informed and timely fashion to questions and requests for assistance, demonstrating an appropriate sense of urgency when answering internal and external customer requests.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on institutional needs and level of skill and experience.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or other relevant certifications with at least 5 years of work experience.
• At least 5 years of progressively complex and relevant contracts work experience.
• Substantial knowledge of federal and client contracting regulations and policies.

Skills:

• Superior ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet established timelines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Above-average initiative; highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work well independently and collaborate as a member of a team.
• Effective and persuasive communicator necessary for negotiation, collaboration, and achievement of department goals.
• Ability to identify and discuss complex business concepts.
• Adept at project management.
• Possession of accurate judgment, requisite experience, and presence to productively interact with internal and external customers to identify and resolve risk and performance issues, strategize and drive execution of business objectives, and contribute meaningfully to discussions.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficient in using standard Microsoft 365, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Disclosures:

AIR requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a legally required exemption from AIR, as a condition of employment. AIR will ask candidates to verify their vaccination status only after a conditional offer of employment is made. Applicants should not provide information about their vaccination status or need for exemption prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment from AIR

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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