Contracts and Compliance Professional II/Lead

Responsibilities

• Support the Law Department with review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements, including:
• Customer terms and conditions
• Supply agreements and long-term agreements (LTAs)
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Route and coordinate internal legal review of customer contract terms and exceptions
• Maintain contract records and NDA tracking (including expirations and renewal needs)
• Partner with Sales and Account Management to resolve contract issues and enable order execution
• Standardize contract intake, review, and approval workflows

USG Contracting & FAR/DFARS Compliance

• Review solicitations, contracts, and purchase orders for applicable FAR/DFARS clauses and compliance obligations
• Identify required actions, risks, and exceptions (e.g., SBA subcontracting plans, DPAS, Buy American, inspection clauses)
• Coordinate and document flow-down requirements to suppliers and subcontractors
• Support development and maintenance of internal job aids, clause matrices, and templates
• Advise business teams on contract structure (commercial vs. non-commercial, negotiated vs. fixed price) and compliance impacts
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., NDAA changes, CMMC updates) and drive implementation

Contract Administration (Prime and Subcontract)

• Serve as contract administrator for USG prime contracts and key customer agreements
• Maintain official contract files and ensure all required documentation is complete and current
• Track contract deliverables, milestones, and reporting obligations
• Coordinate contract communications with customers, primes, and contracting officers
• Support change management, notices, and compliance documentation (e.g., delays, waivers, modifications)
• Partner with Program Management and Operations to ensure execution aligns with contractual requirements

Compliance & Customer Certification Support

• Manage customer and regulatory compliance requests, including:
• USMCA / Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certifications
• Environmental, sustainability, and code of conduct statements
• Supplier questionnaires and audits
• Support ITAR, export controls, and CMMC compliance coordination with internal stakeholders
• Manage small business subcontracting plan compliance and reporting requirements where applicable
• Serve as a central resource for cross-functional compliance inquiries

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Build and improve scalable processes for:
• Contract review and approval
• FAR/DFARS clause interpretation and tracking
• Compliance documentation and audit readiness
• Identify gaps in current contract/compliance processes and implement solutions
• Support internal training on government contracting and commercial contracting best practices
• Drive consistency in contract management across business units

Key Skills

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and clause interpretation
• Ability to translate legal/compliance requirements into business actions
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment
• Working knowledge of contract lifecycle management processes
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations)
• Strong contract analysis and issue-spotting skills
• Effective communicator with both legal and commercial teams
• Familiarity with ITAR / export controls, CMMC or Cybersecurity compliance frameworks, and SBA subcontracting plans and reporting (eSRS)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related degree with at least 2 years of experience in contract management, government contracting (DoD or Federal supply chain preferred), contract administration, or compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related degree with at least 7 years of experience in contract management, government contracting (DoD or Federal supply chain preferred), contract administration, or compliance.
• Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related degree with at least 5 years of experience in contract management, government contracting (DoD or Federal supply chain preferred), contract administration, supporting defense or aerospace programs, or compliance.
• Paralegal certification or Juris Doctor