Senior Contracts & Subcontracts Manager

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Senior Contracts & Subcontracts Manager at Ocean Power Technologies managing contracts for government and commercial sectors. Engaging in negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance for maritime solutions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the review, negotiation, administration, and management of government and commercial contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and related business arrangements.
Support proposal, capture, and business development efforts by reviewing solicitations, identifying contractual risks, and developing compliant contracting strategies.
Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and related contractual requirements while leading contract negotiations with customers, partners, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.
Manage subcontractor agreements and contractual flow-down requirements while advising internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, business risks, and compliance considerations.
Coordinate with outside legal counsel on complex contractual, intellectual property, liability, and other non-standard legal matters.
Support contract administration activities, including modifications, change orders, claims, and the development of scalable contract management processes, templates, controls, and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in government contracts, subcontracts, federal procurement, or contract management roles.
Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering government and commercial agreements.
Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting practices.
Experience supporting proposal, capture, contract formation, and subcontract management activities, including contractual flow-down requirements.
Understanding of contract types including FFP, T&M, IDIQ, BPA, and cost-reimbursable contracts.
Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcontract administrationgovernment contractssubcontractsproposal developmentcontract managementcontractual risk assessmentcontract typesFARDFARS

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor's degree