Manager, Contracts Administration – Compliance

Thomson Reuters

. Lead a team of contract specialists, fostering a high-performance culture .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeEagan • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,700 - $222,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of contract specialists, fostering a high-performance culture
Manage contract administration and compliance activities including annual pricing reviews, contract modifications, and recordkeeping
Serve as the primary point of contract for government contracting officers and agency representatives
Monitor contract performance, funding limits, and delivery schedules
Manage contract compliance activities including oversight of timely federal contract reporting and fee payment requirements
Work closely with colleagues across various departments to provide strategic advice and contract interpretations
Respond to compliance inquiries from internal stakeholders
Provide training to internal stakeholders related to government contracting compliance
Develop, implement and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and training programs
Lead all external government audits
Keep leadership informed of emerging regulatory changes and lead organizational change management to maintain compliance
Lead contract administration and compliance projects and initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
Juris doctorate (J.D.) preferred
Demonstrated people leadership and/or supervisory/management experience
5+ years of experience in government contracting with a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency
Strong background in state and federal government contracts administration and compliance activities
In depth knowledge of government procurement/contracting laws, rules and regulations
Experience engaging with government contracting officials, system integrators, prime contractors, subcontractors, and resellers
Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyze and organize detailed compliance and legal materials
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external business customers
Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
High level of initiative and ability to perform in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
Excellent PC skills and comfort learning new software solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationcompliance activitiesgovernment contractingcontract modificationspricing reviewsfederal contract reportinggovernment procurement lawscontracting rules and regulationscompliance policiescontract performance monitoring

Soft Skills

people leadershipsupervisory experienceproblem-solvingdecision-makingrelationship buildingnegotiationanalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationinitiative

Certifications

bachelor's degreejuris doctorate (J.D.)