Contracts, Lead

Contract Professional

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Roles & Responsibilities :

• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for one or more of MITRE's FFRDC contracts with the Department of the Treasury / Internal Revenue Service, Department of Commerce, and Veterans Affairs. These dynamic IDIQ contract vehicles deliver a broad range of services to various federal agencies.
• Support direct contract engagements with federal, state, local, non-profit, and commercial entities aligned with MITRE's corporate strategy.
• Manage and foster strong relationships with U.S. Government Contracting Officers.
• Represent MITRE to external organizations, including both U.S. Government and non-government entities, building trusted partnerships.
• Collaborate with MITRE senior leadership, stakeholders, and colleagues to provide agile, responsive, and decisive advice on diverse and innovative contracting strategies. Develop and drive contract strategy.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in project / program planning and resolving complex contract issues, focusing on clear communication and relationship management.
• Develop compliance framework on major contracts that can be implemented by business and financial partners. Define, interpret, and implement corporate policy related to contract commitments and performance.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve contract risks.
• Review task order descriptions, applying FFRDC contracting expertise and technical understanding of CGEM competencies to assess appropriateness of work.
• Provide timely input into contract systems for awards and modifications.
• Generate and negotiate supporting contractual documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, software evaluation and license agreements, and public release requests.
• Advise technical staff on proprietary information, patent disclosures, intellectual property, and other contract issues.
• Lead the review and management of Contract Performance Review Assessments (CPARs) to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance to proactively manage accounts receivable and resolve sponsor inquiries related to MITRE invoices, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Oversee the comprehensive closeout of contracts and task orders, guaranteeing adherence to all regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Champion the FFRDC's mission and value proposition, effectively promoting its role and impact to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :