Sr. Contracts Manager

Position Overview

The Contracts Manager Sr. is responsible for the strategic and operational management of U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts, focusing on DHS/ICE and Department of the Army customers, and supporting the Expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain (EDSC) portfolio. The role requires regulatory compliance with FAR, DFARS, HSAR and oversight of a team supporting high‑value programs.

• 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 senior management on complex contractual terms, including indemnities, limitation of liability, terminations, payment terms and dispute resolution.
• Partner with PMO to understand operational requirements and objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, 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 internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Collaborate with Operations and Business Management teams to track, assess, and accurately report project cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in proposal development with a focus on reviewing terms and conditions, risk assessment, and pricing strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters.
• 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 within eCMS.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to promote continuous improvement and high performance.
• Manage multiple task orders simultaneously across various contract types (cost, T&M, FFP).
• Oversee contract close‑out activities and participate in audits and internal reviews.

• Thorough knowledge of FAR, DFARS, HSAR and related federal and state legislation.
• Contract management experience of prime and multiple subcontracts – $5+billion.
• Knowledge of Service Contract Act, FLSA, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.
• Experience with fair and reasonableness reviews, flow‑down provisions, and performance requirements summaries.
• Leadership experience with 5–10 subordinates.
• Proficiency in CLM tools and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization (U.S. citizenship required).

• Bachelor’s degree and ≥12years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and ≥8years of relevant experience.
• ≥5years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing contract types:
  Fixed‑Price, Cost‑Reimbursable, Time‑and‑Material, Federal Schedule, etc.

• National Contract Management Association certification.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act professional contracting certification.
• Secret Clearance (preferred).

Office environment with occasional lifting up to 20lbs. Requires constant use of sight, speech, and mental alertness, planning/organizing skills, and ability to meet deadlines. May travel domestically and internationally.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.