Contract Manager

OverviewEvery moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place-one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!ResponsibilitiesMeet the Recruiter: Amber SmallwoodWhat You'll Get To DoThe Government Contract Manager is a member of the Government Sales Center of Excellence, a specialized function within the Legal department. This role serves as a subject matter expert supporting the business across the full lifecycle of government and public sector engagements - from strategic planning through proposal reviews, contract management, supply chain compliance, and toolimplementation initiatives. The role also contributes to process improvement through collaborative reviews and analysis.Contract & Sales Document ManagementOrganize, administer, review, maintain, and analyze sales documents and terms for government and public sector customers.Oversee end-to-end transaction processes—from RFPs to awards, order receipt, and routing through the supply chain—ensuring fulfillment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutes.Review proposals and contractual obligations; analyze terms and conditions; identify risks and recommend solutions.Prepare and disseminate contract requirement summaries and status updates to internal stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders.Respond to questionnaires from business stakeholders, channel partners, and customers.Process Review & CollaborationSupport internal processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure alignment with government contracting requirements.Analyze contracts and related documentation to support compliance and operational efficiency.Collaborate with Legal, Sales, Operations and other internal teams to develop and maintain processes for contract and order review.Ensure compliance with government and public sector flow-down requirements and update procedures as needed.Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate orderAdministration and support compliance initiatives.Technology & Tool EnablementLeverage technology platforms including Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, dashboards, and databases to support sales and compliance.Collect and manage materials for upload into document repositories using CLM tools.Use project tracking tools to monitor status and progress of contracts and orders.Lead or support implementation of new tools and systems to improve contract and sales operations.General Administration & ReportingAssist in drafting and updating departmental process diagrams, operating procedures, and ad- hoc status reports.Provide scheduling and calendar administration support as requested.ScopeReport to Director of Government Sales Center of Excellence. No direct reports.QualificationsWhat You'll Bring:Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree plus 7+ years work experience . Preferred Master or Juris Doctorate degree.4+ years experience with government contracts at State and Local level .Knowledge of state procurement and contract management requirements, regulations, and best practices.Understanding of governance processes.Experience maintaining accurate information in a computerized maintenance management system database to track, monitor and assess contract and project performance.Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition RegulationSupplement (DFARS) is a plus.Proficient in MS 365, as well as project management and/or contract management platforms. ExpertiseExperience with Excel (such as creating macros, using pivot tables, and creating dashboards).Preferred experience in Six Sigma or Lean Principles.Preferred experience with technical writing (standard operating procedures, policy documents) .Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.Problem Solving: Complexity of problemsAbility to work independently with minimum supervision, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high pressure situations and take initiative where appropriate.Attention to detail and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.Ability to work with a team at all levels of an organization.Prioritizes tasks in a fast paced, changing environment through frequent interruptions and changing deadlines.Organizes information or materials for others.Adaptable and willingness to support new tasks.CommunicationsExcellent reading and language comprehension.Able to clearly and accurately explain issues, policies, procedures and other pertinent information to clients and co-workers.Able to relay and redirect complete and accurate messages to appropriate persons and departments.Benefits & Perks - What's In It For YouPanasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.Competitive compensation package Comprehensive benefits Pet Insurance Paid Parental Care Leave Employee Referral ProgramEducational Assistance Flexible Work ProgramVolunteer time OffCasual Dress CodeTotal Well Being ProgramWe Take Opportunity SeriouslyAt Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.The wage range of $105,000 - $115,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.REQ-153309