Contracts Manager
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listed on 2026-08-17
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
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Business
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Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Manage and provide contract support for CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, BOA, and OTA contracts across government, public sector, and commercial programs
- Support proposal development, contract negotiation, compliance, task order management, modifications, and contract close-out
- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, software and technology agreements, reseller agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, strategic partnerships, and prime contracts
- Support preparation, review, and submission of RFIs and RFPs with BD and capture teams
- Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle from proposal development through negotiation, execution, performance management, modifications, compliance monitoring, and close-out
- Support public sector contracting activities across FAR, DFARS, FedRAMP-related requirements, GSA-aligned structures, and government reseller and integrator relationships
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, EAR, ITAR, and applicable federal procurement requirements
- Analyze and summarize contractual obligations, risks, intellectual property considerations, performance requirements, and modifications
- Generate compliance matrices, support risk assessments, and assist with internal and external compliance reviews
- Partner with business development, capture, engineering, finance, and operations teams
- Ensure flow-down of contract terms, obligations, and compliance requirements to cross-functional teams
- Oversee subcontractor, vendor, and channel partner agreements
- Maintain accurate contract records, versions, amendments, deliverables, compliance documentation, correspondence, and reporting obligations
- Track contract performance, deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements
- Provide contract briefings, compliance updates, risk summaries, and strategic guidance to leadership and program managers
- Develop and implement scalable contract policies, tools, templates, and CLM processes
- Assist with representations, certifications, SAM.gov registrations, CPARS support, SBA forms, and related government contracting documentation
- Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders, government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and strategic partners
- Synthesize complex legal and regulatory information for cross-functional audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field
- U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, or similar field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in government contracting
- Full-lifecycle contract management experience for CPFF, FFP, OTA, and T&M government and commercial contracts
- Experience managing complex, multi-year contracts in government and international environments
- Experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and federal procurement standards
- Experience negotiating terms and managing contract execution and compliance
- Understanding of contract structures, obligations, flow-downs, and performance requirements
- Up to 10% travel
- Preferred: graduate degree in Business, Law, or Public Administration
- Preferred: NCMA certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCMA
- Preferred: proficiency with contract management tools or CRM systems
- Preferred: experience implementing CLM systems
- Preferred: experience with international contracting processes and export controls
- Preferred: active DoD security clearance, Secret or higher
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or otherwise eligible for required ITAR/EAR authorizations
Demonstrates extensive experience in full-lifecycle contract management, including negotiation, compliance, and performance monitoring for government and commercial contracts. Proficient in navigating federal procurement regulations and fostering relationships with stakeholders across various sectors.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Full-Lifecycle Contract Management
- Government Contracting Experience
- FAR and DFARS Compliance
- Contract Negotiation and Execution
- NCMA Certifications (CPCM, CFCM, CCMA)
Hard Skills
- Contract Management
- Proposal Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Risk Assessment
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Performance Management
- Contract Structures Understanding
- Government Contracting Regulations
- Multi-Year Contract Management
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Guidance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- CPCM
- CFCM
- CCMA
- CPFF Contracts
- FFP Contracts
- T&M Contracts
- IDIQ Contracts
- BOA Contracts
- OTA Contracts
- FAR
- DFARS
- ITAR
- EAR
- Contract Management Tools
- CRM Systems
- Compliance Matrices
- SAM.gov
- CPARS
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