Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Contracts, Subcontracts, and Consultants
  • Review, negotiate, and manage prime contracts and modifications.
  • Issue, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, consulting agreements and facilitate purchase orders, ensuring proper flow-down of required terms.
  • Issue, negotiate, and manage the NDAs and teaming agreements.
  • Interpret FAR/DFARS clauses and ensure compliance with applicable terms and internal policies as well as flow downs.
  • Cook up contractual alignment throughout project lifecycle with technical, legal, and finance teammates.
  • Support Program Managers with submitting compliant deliverables accurately and on-time.
• Proposals, Purchasing, and More
  • Support the Proposal Manager by reviewing, providing guidance, strategy, and risk management in responding to RFPs/RFIs for government and commercial opportunities.
  • Collaborate with engineering and program management to understand procurement needs and priorities.
  • Conduct price analysis, vendor evaluation, and assist in source selection processes.
  • Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.
• Process and Compliance
  • Serve as the company’s liaison with the customers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies to protect Agile.
  • Maintain complete, accurate and organized contract and procurement files.
  • Support internal reviews, government audits, and CPSR readiness efforts.
  • Aid in developing and improving contract templates, sourcing processes, and internal workflows for process improvement and to scale with company growth.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and federal acquisition regulations.
  • Support internal reviews, audits, and government reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–10 years previously as a Contract Manager with experience department and team management.
• 5-10 years relevant contracts experience, with exposure to both government (FAR/DFARS) and commercial contracting environments as the Prime and Subcontractor.
• Knowledgeable with a good understanding on all contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ, OTA).
• Strong organizational, communication skills and attention to detail, with an ability to juggle details across multiple programs.
• Self-starter mindset, organized, with a willingness to dive into the day-to-day and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a lean and evolving environment—where your work will have a direct impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with small business procurement practices.
• Knowledge with compliance requirements related to DCAA/DCMA audits, or contractor purchasing systems.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM or CFCM)
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing sector.
• Experience using procurement / ERP system, Cost Point.
• Working knowledge of export control regulations.