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Job Description Manager, Contract Administration Government & Commercial Sales Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Contract Administration Manager to lead a high-impact team within our **Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) **of the Analytical Instrument Group. In this role, you’ll be at the intersection of Sales, Government Contracting, and Risk Management, enabling our commercial and public-sector customers to advance life-changing discoveries across life sciences, materials science, and semiconductors.

If you thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, enjoy navigating complex government and commercial contracts, and are experienced developing teams that deliver results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Location: This is a fully onsite role based at one of the following locations:

• Hillsboro, OR

• Morrisville, NC

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Madison, WI

• Carlsbad, CA

• Philadelphia, PA

• Tewksbury, MA

• *Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.  *

• *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. *

• *Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen. *

What You’ll Do

As Manager of Contract Administration, you will lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract professionals (8-10 direct reports) who support Sales and Service through the full contracting lifecycle—included within government and regulated environments.

You will:

• Lead daily contract operations, overseeing the review, drafting, negotiation, and approval of sales-related contracts, bids, RFPs, and RFQs for both government and commercial customers.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Sales, ensuring contracts enable revenue while managing risk and maintaining compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFAR-related considerations, SAM registration, and public-sector portals.
• Maintain and enhance the department Playbook, SOPs, and compliance documentation to ensure alignment with corporate, divisional, legal, and government policies.
• Act as an escalation point for complex contract issues, customer concerns, and partner questions—driving timely, well-reasoned resolutions.
• Coach and develop your team, setting clear goals, tracking benchmarks, and addressing performance gaps.
• Oversee compliance related to Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and customer-specific requirements.
• Manage and optimize a centralized workflow system for contract negotiations and final agreements.
• Support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Commercial Operations, Legal, Sales, and Service teams.
• Serve as a backup for the Global Commercial Operations Senior Manager as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in government and commercial contracting, including contract negotiations supporting Sales.
• 3 years of people management experience, leading teams of five or more.
• Strong knowledge of government contracting environments, registrations, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to balance business growth with contractual and regulatory risk.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing talent.
• Flexibility to work across U.S. time zones and occasional global interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Why Thermo Fisher Scientific?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports customers solving some of the world’s most important scientific challenges. We value and live our core values every day: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

If you’re ready to lead a team, influence sales success, and apply your government contracting expertise in a purpose-driven environment—we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Oregon is $93,800.00–$140,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards