Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
 

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Job Summary
Westat is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join its fast-paced growing corporate contracts unit to oversee a diverse portfolio of Westat’s federally funded contracts. This position will support the full life cycle of contract management activities.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days on-site Rockville, MD) and remote eligible. 

Job Responsibilities
• Team Lead with management and oversight of Clinical Research contracts. 
• Review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including but not limited to NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Contracts, and all partner agreements.
• Provide contractual and business guidance to Westat’s contract and research staff.
• Collaborate with internal research and corporate departments.
• Perform risk-assessments and periodic contract compliance reviews in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Perform pre-award reviews of RFPs and contractual documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and solicitation requirements.

Basic Qualifications
• Typically requires a Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in Federal Government contracting and contract management or equivalent related work experience including 5 years of leading or managing federally funded services contracts. 
• Demonstrated experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating various types of agreements.
• Knowledge of standard government contract compliance reviews and audits.
• Familiarity working with enterprise accounting and reporting software.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with clinical research projects on behalf of a government contractor.
• Experience using GSA schedules (MAS-PSC) and Best-In-Class contracting vehicles.
• Experience with Deltek products including Costpoint, Contracts and Purchasing Modules.
• Familiar with HIPAA and human subjects requirements.

Other Required Qualifications 
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Collaboration with teams, managers, and/or clients
• Organization skills, including time management ability
• Detail oriented
 

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Parental LeaveVacation Leave (15 days per year)       Sick Leave (10 days per year)Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 1 floating holiday)Professional DevelopmentHealth AdvocateEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel Accident InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
 

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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