SAP NS2 Sr. Director of Contracts - Hybrid / Herndon, VA

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP. At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets and information of Americans. We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

All internal must have manager’s approval to transfer.

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and be eligible to hold a Federal Agency TS SCI clearance. NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

This is Hybrid Work - Only Metro DC candidates will be considered.

What You’ll Bring

SAP NS2 is seeking a Sr. Director of Contracts to support its growing portfolio of offerings to government and regulated commercial customers. The position requires analysis and review of FARs, DFARs and agency regulations for acceptability and compliance. The position requires working knowledge in the areas of national security, FOCI, export controls, cybersecurity, intellectual property and other contractual matters as they arise. The ideal candidate must be able to perform independent analysis of issues and drive the implementation of enhancements to both internal and external policies and procedures.

What You’ll Build

• Provide contractual advice and guidance to the business in connection with a broad range of contractual instruments and agreements procured under the terms of FAR Part 12, with a primary focus on commercial consulting services.
• Strong diplomatic negotiation skills in support of finalizing agreements.
• Mitigation of contractual risk with the practical knowledge to protect intellectual proprietary rights of commercial software licenses and associated support agreements.
• Review, analyze, and provide solution-oriented guidance on complex issues including thorough review of proposals, solicitations and resultant contracts and/or subcontracts.
• Support proposal development in accordance with solicitation instructions and in coordination with business segment.
• Identify risk and areas of concern with respect to contract terms and conditions based on company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to confirm acceptability of relevant contractual terms and/or develop alternate terms and conditions as part of the contract negotiation process.
• Draft, review and approve contract modifications and amendments.
• Manage, mentor and collaborate with other members of the Legal and Contracts team and assist on resolution of complex issues.
• Attend management and business led staff meetings.
• Perform quarterly and annual staff performance reviews and other management related tasks, as needed.

Where You’ll Belong

This is a working managerial position overseeing other contracts professionals while performing contractual analysis and providing contractual advice to the business segment in connection with government, commercial contracts and prime contractor agreements (i.e., teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreement and subcontracts), with a primary focus on commercial consulting services.

• 20+ years’ commercial and federal contracting experience with expertise in US Government and FAR Part 12 commercial contracting.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Working knowledge and experience relating to applicable US Government and federal agency regulations, FAR, DFARS and related supplements.
• Strong contractual negotiation skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Track record of providing timely support to internal business partners.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to providing contractual advice.
• Flexible and willing to support the business on any critical tasks.
• Work independently while managing others and competing priorities.
• Keeping management fully informed of activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, IAPP or similar certifications.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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