Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary lead for end-to-end contract management
• Review, negotiate, and administer contract terms and conditions with customers
• Track key contractual deadlines and ensure alignment of documentation with program requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations and serve as the primary customer interface on related compliance matters
• Advise on contractual and business decision-making, supporting program performance and client relationship management
• Act as the primary company interface with customer contracting officers and procurement agents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience working for a government contractor in the defense or aerospace sector, managing contracts with U.S. government customers
• Demonstrated experience with FAR and DFARS from the contractor/seller side, including proposal support, contract negotiation, and compliance
• Working knowledge of government contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ)
• Experience interfacing directly with government contracting officers as the contractor's representative
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience specifically supporting DOT/FAA or DoD programs
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance
• Experience with ITAR/EAR export compliance