Contracts Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of baseline contracts including complex negotiations, execution, and compliance oversight within the aerospace and government contracting environments.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, program management, and executive leadership to align contracts with strategic program goals and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate high-impact contractual risks and issues in government contracts.
• Develop and implement best practices for contract management and governance within the program portfolio, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and government regulations.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to contract and program teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Ensure comprehensive contract documentation and reporting for audits, compliance, and executive review.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.
• Must have 6+ years of experience managing and negotiating complex contracts within large-scale aerospace programs and government contracts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial terms, and baseline contract governance, with strong knowledge of government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
• Proven ability to lead contract strategy and risk management in a dynamic, fast-paced aerospace and government contracting environment.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management process.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive contract and program success.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.