Amazon

DESCRIPTION

The AWS National Security Business Contracts team has an exciting new opening for a mid to senior level business contracts manager to join our team in order to provide cradle to grave contract management of Task Orders/Delivery orders under a large Federal IDIQ vehicle.

This position may operate out of AWS offices in Annapolis Junction, MD, Arlington, VA, or Herndon, VA (selection based on candidate preference). Limited ad hoc local travel to customer sites is an expectation with client sites located mainly in Maryland.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

• Identifying, mitigating, and resolving contract risks/issues, assisting in the formulation of contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards to ensure contract compliance.
• Overseeing and participating in the review of all contractual documents, coordination of legal reviews, and supporting proposal processes to include negotiations. Maintaining complete and comprehensive contract records, trackers, and reporting.
• Serving as the contracts point of contact for your assigned workloads as the AWS counterpart to the Government Contracting Officer and to cross functional stakeholders across AWS. Collaboration and relationship building are important in this position to ensure proper communication and engagement on contractual awards/issues/topics.
• Supporting the sales, capture, and proposal teams to advise and educate customers on cloud contracting models and best practices when approaching cloud computing. This also includes advisement with respect to commercial terms and conditions as well as acquisition policy and regulations.
• Exhibiting a strong desire and ability to develop and implement tools and automation in contracting operations in order to increase efficiency and sales productivity

About the team

Diverse Experiences

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Work/Life Balance

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Demonstrated knowledge to drive strategic conversations regarding US Federal Government Procurement laws, regulations and procedures in the U.S. including FAR, DFAR, all government contract types, commercial contracts, and cradle to grave contracting process
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating legal terms of a broad range of enterprise technology commercial contracts
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and drive actions even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams at various levels
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Experience in Sharepoint or contract management systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.