Contracts Manager

Boston, hybrid, mid, full time, USD 68,000–80,000 / year, 3–5 years

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Firm-Fixed Price contracts
Time and Materials contracts
Domestic subgrants
Cost-reimbursable Subawards
Master Services Agreements
Non-disclosure Agreements
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Adobe
Contract Administration
Microsoft Excel

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The Contracts Manager reports to the Senior Director of Contracts and will be responsible for managing the contracts administration process across JFF. This person will work in strong collaboration with various JFF departments including Program, Organizational Services, the Finance Team, and senior leadership to collaborate on the end-to-end vendor contracting process. This person will be the liaison between JFF and external vendors by providing top-notch contracts management, organizational, and administrative support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on being organized and detail-oriented and is energized by managing mission-critical projects and working collaboratively with others. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for supporting compliance and risk management; ensuring the progress of contracts through all stages including drafting, negotiation, review, approval, and execution. In addition, they will provide coaching to JFF staff with drafting/editing forms, templates, and agreements, as needed.

What you would do

Contracts Management

* Draft, negotiate, and revise agreements, using templates, tools, and guidelines * Reinforce consistent use of contract templates, including deference to policies on content * Flag important issues and potential legal risk to the Senior Director * Provide research and due diligence on vendors and vendor contracts, as needed by Contract Administration team or other internal teams * Run and disseminate periodic reports using tracking tools * Translate JFF’s business needs into contracts structure while managing stakeholders’ expectations * Deliver great quality contract administration that is responsive to and manages internal deadlines * Develop, draft, and review contract documents and track status of contracts from request to execution * Manage the full cycle of service requests for contracts, subawards, and related legal documents from internal teams * Coordinate with relevant cross-functional internal teams to identify issues and client requirements, facilitate discussions about business terms, timelines, and deliverables.

Relationship Building and Management

* Serve as the subject matter expert on contract review inquiries and guidance and a liaison between JFF and external vendors * Cultivate strong working relationships and partner with JFF colleagues in service to facilitating program and business operations * Collaborate with the Senior Director in processing incoming contract requests * Support the Senior Director by referring questions and contracts as indicated, as well as preparing document revisions informed by their feedback and guidance. * Track the compliance of contract administration policies and processes while communicating trends to the Senior Director

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What they are looking for

* You bring a deep understanding of contracts administration processes where you have worked on supporting various types of agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials contracts, Cost-reimbursable Subawards, or domestic subgrants is a plus; New hires at the Manager level typically bring 3-5 years of professional experience across full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance roles. * You are comfortable editing contracts clauses in response to changing terms * You are committed to client support and approach your work in the spirit of coaching and providing guidance while bringing excellent customer service skills and the ability to pull in others for their expertise * You function effectively as a team player, collaborating with colleagues at different levels of seniority within the department and organization, while being able to work independently and prioritize with or without direction * Your collaborative nature allows you the ability to manage up and across in order to complete projects * You bring and demonstrate governance and compliance familiarity for Contracts in support of finance * You possess an unflinching commitment to exceptional work production, and you bring expertise in negotiating with strong personalities and interpreting both needs and legal limits, while accurately tracking necessary details * You are a self-starter who will make logical connections and apply knowledge from one contract to another and take ownership of the contract process * You can perform to tight, evolving deadlines, manage expectations of multiple stakeholders, prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a rapidly changing environment * You possess strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow, including attention to detail to the particulars of professional contracts language * You possess outstanding organizational skills and the ability to track numerous moving pieces while identifying ways to improve efficiency * You are comfortable using multiple, different software applications in your work, including AI tools; you are highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, form creation (Word or Adobe), database management concepts; familiarity with technology-enabled or based process management systems is a plus * You model inclusive leadership, working effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds, and building and stewarding an organizational culture that embraces fairness, connectedness, and inclusion * You are a curious and adaptive learner, with a willingness to take in new information, perspectives, and data to inform your work * You demonstrate a growth mindset and a desire to continuously improve in your work * You are willing to commit to 10% of travel time (around 6 times per year). This includes traveling to the Boston office to meet with the Contract Administration Team and participating in both team and organizational retreats, as needed. * You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work

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Jobs for the Future (operating at jff.org) is a policy and systems innovation organization engineered for transforming education and workforce development in the U.S. Founded in 1981 by Arthur H. White and Hilary Pennington, and headquartered in Boston, JFF bridges gaps between education, workforce training, and economic opportunity. Unlike traditional workforce programs that focus on isolated interventions, JFF designs scalable, systemic solutions—partnering with states, nonprofits, and businesses to revamp entire systems. Its approach combines policy advocacy, research-backed strategies, and direct implementation, such as funding and coaching for youth-serving organizations to connect workers with high-demand roles. This allows policymakers, educators, and employers to drive equitable economic growth for millions. Backed by $104.5 million in new grants and contracts in fiscal year 2022—a 28.5% increase—JFF also invests in early-stage ventures through JFFVentures, supporting entrepreneurs with lived experiences building workforce solutions.

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