Contracts Manager

Title: Contracts Manager  
Location: Remote (SEARCH Office preferred) 
Job Code: CM-2024  
Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications  

Position Information 

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Contracts Manager to join our contracts and agreements team. This position is based out of one of our SEARCH office locations but may be remote capable for the right candidate. This role will collaborate with Project Managers and Principal Investigators to provide support and ensure proper execution of a contract during a project’s lifecycle.  

SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 10 paid holidays per year, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience.   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Assume Contract Manager duties on existing and new corporate contracts and agreements. 
• Refine and maintain corporate contracts and agreements master list.
• Serve as a contractual point of contact on corporate contracts and agreements to clients, SEARCH Management, and SEARCH Project Managers. 
• Refine and maintain standardized corporate agreements for SEARCH to execute. 
• Review and analyze new corporate contracts and agreements and/or changes and modifications to existing contracts and agreements, and provide recommended changes, updates, additions, and deletions to Management and/or items to be negotiated. 
• Provide advice/recommendation and interpretation of contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposure to the Principals and management team. 
• Modify and negotiate new contracts, agreements, and/or changes and modifications to existing contracts and agreements on behalf of Management. 
• At the Proposal level and prior to contract award, review contract terms and conditions for completeness and consistency with company standards. 
• Monitor and manage contract and agreement timelines, appropriate budget estimate sheets, and contract reporting requirements such as monthly status reports to the Client and Management. 
• Oversee new contract and agreement execution and contract close-out procedures.
• Provide contract and agreement information and specifications to applicable Project Managers, proposal developers, and Management. 
• Provide contract/teaming narratives and data applicable for marketing, proposals, and data calls. 
• Provide support and training to the Project Managers and Principal Investigators in regard to the contracts they are performing. 
• Identify and independently resolve complex problems related to contract language, procedures, and practices.
• Comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements, and other Government contracting issues for applicable contracts. 
• Other duties, as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Management, or related field. 
• At least five (5) years of experience as a Contract Manager. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal contracting, the FAR, and Department of Defense (DOD) contracting principles.
• Ability to travel, when needed.   

Qualifications Preferred: 

• J.D. or Master’s degree in Business, Business Management, or related field. 
• Specialized training in Business Management, Contract Management, and/or relevant topics.
• Specialized training and/or experience with Federal and State contracts and Corporate Agreements. 
• Experience working with Ironclad Contract Management software.
• Understanding of the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry (firms, clients, contracts, new research, and projects) at the regionwide, nationwide, and worldwide level. 

Application Requirements: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• References 
• Work Samples (a demonstration of experience with Key Requirements) 

Other Important Need-to-Know Information: 

• This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours. 
• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.  
• Applicants must have reliable transportation. 
• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. 
• SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
• SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen. 
• We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or, if requested, to participate in an interview, please let us know. 

Benefits

SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include: 

• Competitive Salary 
• Per Diem (for overnight travel) 
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage) 
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Emergency Travel Assistance 
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Paid Holidays (10) 
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions 

About SEARCH: 

Overland and underwater, SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O, its maritime program, is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology, paleolandscape reconstruction, and deep-water archaeology. SEARCH’s staff are cultural resources industry leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across 45 Market, Regional, and Research Sectors. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 5,000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 39 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.  
 
For more information about SEARCH, please visit searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.  
 
Please send inquiries about the position to [email protected]. Include the Job Posting code (CM-2024) in the subject line of your email.