Contracts Manager- CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

Contracts Manager- CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support full life-cycle contract management for federal, commercial, and international programs. This position is fully remote (Eastern or Central Time preferred; Mountain considered) and will serve as a key individual contributor within a small, agile contracts team.

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in contract negotiation, compliance, and administration comfortable managing complex agreements hands-on without direct reports. This role requires flexibility to support occasional after-hours work during major proposal or contract deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the contract life cycle, including negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout for federal and commercial contracts.
• Provide expert guidance on contract terms and conditions to leadership, project managers, and proposal teams.
• Support proposal development, including drafting and reviewing cost and business volumes to ensure compliance with solicitations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contracting officers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Department to develop and negotiate subcontracts, teaming agreements, consultant agreements, and NDAs.
• Review and interpret prime and subcontract terms to ensure compliance with company policies, FAR / DFARS, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare and maintain complete and compliant contract documentation, including cost allowability, intellectual property rights, and risk assessments.
• Participate in developing and refining company contract policies, procedures, and templates; assist in staff training as needed.
• Support financial reporting activities, including pipeline analysis, funding forecasts, and contract backlog reporting.
• Lead or support negotiation strategies with both government and industry partners, ensuring fair and compliant agreements.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications