Contracts Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full contract lifecycle for DoD/federal contracts including: pre-award review (solicitation, RFPs), negotiation, award, modifications, performance monitoring, and close-out.
• Interpret, review, and negotiate complex contract terms and conditions with a strong understanding of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), FAR, DFARS and other federal procurement regulations.
• Provide strategic contract advice and risk mitigation guidance to program leadership and BD teams-- ensuring contract terms align with corporate strategy, financial objectives, and compliance obligations.
• Serve as the primary interface with government customers and Contracting/Agreement Officers.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance: track contract deliverables, milestones, cost and schedule performance, change orders, invoices and acceptance/quality requirements;
• Assist in business development by supporting capture teams with contract strategy, pricing considerations, terms & conditions review, proposal contract input and risk assessment.
• Maintain awareness of changes in procurement regulations (OTA, FAR, DFARS, agency supplements) and recommend updates to contracting policies accordingly.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Master’s or MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of contract management experience within a defense/federal contractor environment or U.S. Government (DoD experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of contract types and federal acquisition regulations.
• Proven track-record of contract negotiation, administration, modification, and close-out on multi-year DoD/federal contracts.
• Robust knowledge of data rights and intellectual property issues in contractual agreements
• Strong analytical and financial acumen - ability to review cost/price proposals, change orders, assess risk, monitor contract performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to interface with senior leadership, government officials, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail, organization, ability to manage multiple complex contracts simultaneously, and drive results.