Sr. Contracts Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead review, drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management of a wide range of contracts.
• Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations, risk and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise the senior management team on complex contractual terms, including indemnities, limitation of liability, terminations, payment terms and dispute resolution.
• Partner with the Program Management Office (PMO) to understand operational requirements and objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and milestones; manage amendments, renewals, file management, and close-out procedures.
• Oversee contract administration while driving initiatives to enhance profitability and accelerate cash collection.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Operations and Business Management teams to track, assess, and accurately report project cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters, including status, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and terminations.
• Ensure timely contract execution through proactive communication and coordination.
• Analyze and interpret federal government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, HSAR, and ICE policy.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and files within the Amentum Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS).
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Manage multiple task orders simultaneously across various contract types (cost, T&M, FFP).
• Oversee contract closeout activities.
• Participate in audits and internal reviews.

  Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR) and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
  • Contract management experience of prime and multiple subcontracts – over $5 billion.
  • Knowledge of Service Contract Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.
  • Experience with fair and reasonableness reviews incorporating (other than) certified cost and pricing data.
  • Experience with flow down provisions from prime contracts.
  • Determining application of Performance Requirements Summaries, and applicable penalty provisions, from prime contracts to subcontracts.
  • Leadership experience with minimum of groups of 5-10 subordinates.
  • Proven excellence in managing subcontract deliverable for price contracts.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, procurement, and commercial negotiations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • High level of attention to details and analytical ability.
  • Proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft-Office Suite.
  • Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.