Federal Contracts Manager; TS​/SCI

Overview

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.

You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Equinix is seeking a candidate to fulfill a U.S. Federal Government Contracts Manager role, with the candidate primarily responsible for supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence business. This role will manage active contracts and engagements, and act as liaison with Equinix Sales Account Executives and Equinix Program Managers to ensure compliance with contract terms.

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to hold a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance.

• Provide regulatory guidance and support to the business on the handling of customer contracting issues
• Understand, adhere to, and promote company ethics and compliance policies
• Communicate and correspond directly with customer contracting officials
• Use functional experience and expertise in the review and administration of nondisclosure, teaming, and subcontracting agreements
• Identify, develop and implement enhancements to internal U.S. government contract policy and processes, including templates and documents
• Conduct proposal preparation including examination of RFP solicitation requirements and estimates, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risks to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, and proposal submission
• Travel to company locations or customer sites as necessary

• Demonstrative business work experience in directing, managing, or supervising the customer contracting process with the U.S. federal government (including formation, negotiation, and administration activities) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent knowledge of and significant experience with U.S. acquisition regulations and all types of contracting procedures. Commercial contracts legal knowledge preferred
• A Bachelor s degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline
• Advanced degrees or certifications in contracts management preferred (e.g., NCMA, CPCM or CFCM, DAWIA)
• Competent, accurate, proactive, resourceful, independent, organized, able to manage multiple contracting actions, prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, address risk, achieve results
• Effective time management with strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster/manage relationships across multiple departments and external customers
• Adaptable, flexible, pragmatic and solution-oriented
• Analytical approach to problem solving, risk assessment, and strategy
• Articulate, with great communication and drafting skills
• Excellent proposal development skills, strong ability to navigate complex negotiations, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to issue spot based on extensive past work experience and formal training received
• Prepared to use technology tools with strong Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, existing TS/SCI and full scope polygraph preferred

The targeted pay range for this position in the United States - DC location is 130, USD per year. Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs.

Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience and relevant education…