Government Contract Manager at NCR Voyix in Germantown, MD

About NCR VOYIX

NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining. Combining a flexible, intelligent platform with end-to-end payments capabilities and services developed through its deep industry experience, NCR Voyix empowers retailers and restaurants to accelerate new possibilities for their operations, experiences and business outcomes. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves customers in more than 35 countries worldwide.

Title: Government Contracts Manager III

Location: Germantown, Maryland or Atlanta

The Government Contracts Manager works as a member of the NCR Voyix Law Department and is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting, and administering contracts supporting NCR Voyix's public sector business, including federal and state customers. The Government Contracts Manager advises internal stakeholders regarding compliance with government procurement requirements, public sector contracting regulations, contract performance obligations, and related risk management considerations. The position supports sales, proposals, contract administration, and dispute-resolution activities throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contracts Manager works with internal organizations such as Pricing, Sales, and the CFO and Controller’s Offices to limit margin erosion and ensure compliance with internal policies such as order and revenue recognition. Candidates must be able to work under the pressure of deadlines and demands from a variety of business clients and contract counterparties.

Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility

• Meet with internal clients to fully understand the business objectives and assess the risks arising out of a proposed sales transaction.

• Actively lead the NCR Voyix team in negotiating with the customer’s senior management, attorneys, and contract professionals.

• Serve as NCR Voyix’s primary point of contact during negotiations with a customer.

• Review, edit, and draft responses to customer proposed terms and conditions.

• Review solicitations, requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), invitations to bid (ITBs), contract amendments, and task orders.

• Analyze government procurement terms and conditions and advise internal stakeholders regarding compliance obligations.

• Identify and interpret applicable FAR, DFARS, state procurement regulations, cooperative purchasing requirements, and public-sector contract clauses.

• Advise on contract flow-down requirements applicable to subcontractors and suppliers.

• Provide post-award contract interpretation and administration support.

• Assist with contract modifications, equitable adjustments, option exercises, claims, disputes, cure notices, and contract closeout activities.

• Advise NCR Voyix business people and senior management and make recommendations about contractual risks which create legal and business exposure to NCR Voyix.

• Identify risks; facilitate internal review of issues and obtain management/legal resolution.

• Exercise sound judgment in determining when issues require the involvement of other parts of the business or the Law Department.

• Following execution of a contract, provide front-line contractual support for interpretation, including working with NCR Voyix sales teams, senior management, and other members of the Law Department on potential disputes and accounting or revenue recognition issues.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of NCR Voyix's procedures, processes and policies, especially the Contracts Policy, Incoming Orders and Backlog Policy, and the Revenue Recognition Policy; be knowledgeable of commercial contractual laws and practices within the Information Technology industry; possess working knowledge of NCR Voyix's Solutions (products and services) and capabilities, financial analysis (P&L), tax laws, and general business laws.

Basic Qualifications

• College degree

• 5+ years of significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering government contracts, including familiarity with FAR and state/local procurement requirements

• Ability to independently review solicitations, RFPs, amendments, task orders, and government terms and conditions with minimal supervision

• Strong contract negotiation, risk assessment, and issue-spotting skills

• Experience advising business teams on compliance obligations and contractual risk throughout the contract lifecycle

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact directly with customers and internal leadership

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and function effectively in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight

• Ability to be available outside normal working hours on short notice; occasional travel may be required

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of government procurement laws and regulations, including: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (as applicable); State and local procurement statutes; Cooperative purchasing programs; Public records and open records requirements; Government cybersecurity requirements; Government ethics and procurement integrity principles; and public sector data protection and information security requirements

• Must have or acquire an in-depth knowledge of NCR Voyix policies, organizational relationships and procedures, and acquire a working knowledge of NCR Voyix solutions (products and services)

• Excellent communication skills with ability to negotiate internally and externally at high levels; strong writing skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work under short deadlines with minimal notice and minimal supervision; self-

• Ability to identify legal issues and escalate them as appropriate to the relevant attorney

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration or similar advanced degree

• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or similar certification.

• Experience with GSA Schedule contracts and cooperative purchasing programs.

• Experience supporting technology companies selling hardware, software, SaaS, and professional services to government customers

• In-depth experience with sales and services contracts, including cloud services, software licensing, support services, and technology services

• Ability to lead and conduct negotiations with minimal supervision; possess excellent conflict resolution skills

• Ability to coordinate efforts of one or more personnel from different areas both internally and externally

Salary Range: $92,300.00 - $153,900.00

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

Full time employee benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• 401k

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR Voyix is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

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