Senior Contracts Manager

The Sr. Contract Manager supports cradle to grave contract lifecycle management. This role ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations while facilitating efficient contract execution and performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of U.S. government contracting processes.

This is a senior-level position suited for professionals experienced in federal contracts who can work independently and provide support on complex or high-value contracts. The ideal candidate should have management, proposal cost volume and day-to-day experience in the full range of contracts and requires independent judgment and identification, analysis and resolution of significant issues.

Contract Formation & Negotiation

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of government and contract agreements, including, OTA's, CRADA's, task orders, and NDAs.
• Coordinate contract language with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, technical program teams, procurement).
• Support proposal development drafting contract volumes and ensuring contractual compliance with solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, BAAs, etc.).

Contract Administration & Management

• Maintain and track all active contract files, modifications, funding ceilings, deliverables, and performance periods.
• In-depth understanding of FAR, DFARs and CMMC requirements
• Experience with Commercial Products and Services and Reseller agreements, to include FAR Part 12
• Manage correspondence and change documentation between the company, subcontractors, and government representatives (e.g., CO, COR).
• Ensure proper closeout of completed contracts and documentation per FAR requirements.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Interpret and apply FAR/DFARS clauses and agency supplements.
• Identify potential compliance risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and assist in implementing process improvements for contract management workflows, templates, and documentation standards.
• Train internal project teams on contract and compliance best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts, Law, Finance, or related field, Masters degree a plus, or experience in lieu of degree.
• 12+ years of experience in contract administration in Federal Contracting environment (preferably in an R&D, technology, or defense environment).
• Demonstrated experience with FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Hands-on experience with cost-reimbursement, time & materials, and firm-fixed-price contract types.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with contract management and ERP tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint).
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of contracting principles and flow-down requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of government property management requirements under FAR Part 45 and FAR Part 52.245-1
• Experience supporting property tracking, inventory control, or government-furnished property (GFP) processes.
• Experience supporting OTA's, CRADA's and other non-standard contract types
• Familiarity with DCMA and DCAA audit processes.