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Role

The R&D Contract Manager is part of a global cross-functional team that leads collaboration on R&D technology development through strategic partnerships and externally funded R&D. As part of this team, you will be responsible for negotiations, overall performance, successful technical execution, and management of R&D contracts with US Government and strategic external partners.

• Manage all phases of contract management to include pre-award (planning, scoping, and developing contracts), award (contract negotiations and executing contract agreements) and post-award (contract management, deliverable execution, financial analysis, and reporting)

• Ensure contract compliance with U.S. Government regulations and Trane Technologies’ policies

• Work independently to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and develop, communicate, and maintain robust standard work.

The position will be based in Davidson, NC. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of awarded contracts including negotiations, documentation, financial management and reporting in accordance with Company policies and legal requirements

• Lead the development and deployment of an efficient and effective contract management process

• Assist in the development of negotiation strategies, identify areas of contract risk, offer risk management strategies, and provide consultation and guidance to investigators, administrators, and other internal parties.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Federal and State regulations, including FAR, DEARs and Trane Technologies’ policies, and maintain in-depth knowledge of cost accounting and audit standards

• Serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and liaison for external Proposal and Contract Managers; mentor and train as needed on contract process compliance

• Provide comprehensive contract and business leadership including oversight of project teams necessary to plan, execute, and control contract performance

• Ensure disciplined project control, including effectively evaluating and managing major and minor process changes and customer requests

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners’ contract offices including U.S. Government funding agency offices (DOE), universities, National Labs, and business partners

• Assist in proposal generation, SOW creation, IP management plans

• Communicate proposal objectives and status clearly for senior leadership approvals and Cross-Business Unit awareness

• Communicate contractual concepts to non-legal colleagues in business context

• Coordinate closely with Legal team on intellectual property and other key issues for negotiations

Key Competencies:

• Building Trusting Relationships

• Financial Acumen

• Negotiations

• Process Excellence

• Project Management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, or contract management with 5+ years professional experience required. Master’s Degree in related field is preferred.

• 5+ years of professional experience in contract negotiation required.

• Experience negotiating government contracts, terms and conditions specifically for Government-funded R&D contracts and cooperative agreements is required.

• Ability to identify and resolve contractual risks consistent with company policies

• Comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, U.S. commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating across functions and levels to provide guidance related to contract drafting, contract negotiation, execution, and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Government Contracting processes and FARs, DoE experience preferred

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Intellectual Property, Contracts, and Patent processes.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, support, and implement new processes and metrics.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate to stakeholders at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction and drive projects to closure

• Excellent attention to detail

• Proficiency in personal computer applications and software (Microsoft Suite)

• U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding and application of the FAR, Government policies and/or other government contract regulations

  • Experience with managing contracts, sub-contracts, contractual flowdowns including:

    • Contract Types: T&M, Cost Plus, FFP, CRADA, NDA, and multiparty NDA

    • Federal Standards & Regulations: FAR, DEAR supplements

    • Compliance: GAO and OMB standards

    • Export control & intellectual property restricted data

  • NCMA/NGMA certification (CGMS, CFCM, CPCM) is a plus

• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation for protection of intellectual property rights

• Proficient in Project Management fundamentals with experience leading project teams across geographic and functional areas

Base Compensation Range is $68,500- 130,000 annually. *Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.