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About the Role
The Contracts Manager will manage U.S. Government (USG) and DoD subcontract agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating risk, and driving successful contract execution from proposal through closeout. This role requires expertise in FAR/DFARS, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to advise program leadership and senior management. The Contracts Manager will be instrumental in proposal development, contract administration, and strategy for major defense programs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze solicitations and contract modifications, identifying contractual terms, conditions, and business risks.
- Develop and review contract language to ensure compliance with company policy, FAR/DFARS, DoD and USG requirements.
- Prepare compliant proposals in coordination with program and functional teams.
- Lead or support negotiations with customers to secure favorable terms that protect company interests.
- Administer contracts throughout the lifecycle, from award through closeout.
- Ensure contracts accurately reflect negotiated terms, scope, and requirements.
- Monitor funding, performance obligations, delivery schedules, and reporting requirements.
- Manage contract modifications, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), and claims, including submittal and negotiation.
- Safeguard company proprietary information, technical data, and intellectual property rights.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on DoD and USG contracting for program leadership and management.
- Represent the company in direct contractual communication with customers, both written and verbal.
- Support financial reporting, including contract value management and quarterly reporting obligations.
- Mentor team members, drive process improvements, and promote contracting best practices.
- Lead contract closeout activities, including final deliverables, disposition of government property, and financial reconciliation.
- Maintain official contract files in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive contract management experience supporting DoD and U.S. Government (USG) defense contracts.
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and USG acquisition lifecycle.
- Proven ability to analyze risk, negotiate terms, and manage high-value defense contracts.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with DoD customers.
- Leadership capabilities, including mentoring, advising, or implementing best practices.
- Aerospace, defense, or DoD program contracting experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic/international) as required.
Skills
- FAR/DFARS
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Risk Analysis
- Communication
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree