Sr. Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Sr.

Purpose and Scope:
The Contracts Manager Sr. is responsible for the strategic and operational management of U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts, with a specialized focus on the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS/ICE), and Department of the Army customers. This individual ensures regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DoD FAR Supplement, and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFARS/HSAR), and oversees a team supporting high‑value programs.

The role primarily leads a contracts team in support of the Expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain (EDSC) portfolio, delivering logistics, operational, and maintenance solutions to Department of Defense customers, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and DLA. This position is required to be on‑site in El Paso, TX, with potential hybrid conversion in the future.

• 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.
• 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, 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.

• Thorough knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft‑Office Suite.
• Effective leadership and…