Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses, from startups to enterprises, run their operations and applications on AWS’s multi-tenant infrastructure. Governmental organizations also look to and depend on AWS for cloud solutions and services.

We have an immediate opening for a Business Contracts Manager to support the AWS World Wide Public Sector team, focusing on US Department of Defense customers. This position will be based in Crystal City, VA.

As a Business Contracts Manager, you will provide hands-on, full contract life cycle expertise through the entire contract life cycle. Responsibilities will include maintaining contractual opportunities and assisting in the formulation of contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards for a variety of federal programs. This Contract Manager position demands a mix of strategic and transactional capabilities, with a firm understanding of risk management as it applies to contract management. You will participate in and oversee team review of all customer contractual and purchase documents, coordinate legal activities for contract/agreement negotiation and support competitive bid process in reviewing RFPs and ensuring ability for contract compliance. You will maintain contract records/files and manage, track and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations. This person will have a strong desire and ability to develop and implement tools and automation in contracting operations in order to increase efficiency and sales productivity. You will also support the sales team in helping to educate government contracting officers on AWS cloud services and advise them on the AWS cloud contracting model, issues and approaches to cloud computing with respect to commercial terms and conditions as well as acquisition policy and regulations.

You will have the opportunity to work with high achieving professionals in contract management, sales, finance, legal, bid & capture, operations and other functions to compliantly enable our U.S. Federal customers to utilize AWS cloud service offerings.

This position requires the candidate to have an attention to detail, great follow through, ability to identify and drive global process improvements, coordinate between sales, operations and legal teams and be a great communicator to both external and internal customers.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and obtain and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

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Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of contracts management or other comparable experience with US Government Contracts.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Public Sector Procurement laws, regulations and procedures in the U.S. including FAR, DFAR, all government contract types, UCC, commercial contracts, and cradle to grave process

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing and negotiating legal terms of a broad range of enterprise technology commercial contracts

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations

• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines

• Strong analytical and computer skills

• Experience in Sharepoint, SalesForce, or contract management systems

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.