Manager, Contract Administration Government & Commercial Sales Support
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions Office 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
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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions Office 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
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