Contracts Manager

nHarmonia is seeking a senior, highly autonomous Contracts Manager to serve as the primary contracts and subcontracts resource for the company. This individual will operate with minimal oversight in an environment where processes are still being refined and must be comfortable defining best practices, setting priorities, and driving work forward independently. You will take on contract assignments for all phases of the most demanding contractual undertakings, playing a key role in managing complex contractual relationships and driving successful outcomes

This position is ideal for a contracts professional who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building structure where none exists, and can confidently balance compliance, risk, and business need.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract and subcontract administration activities, including complex joint venture and teaming arrangements.
• Independently administer U.S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts (primarily T&M and FFP).
• Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontract agreements, including funding profiles, payment terms, and FAR/DFARS flowdowns.
• Manage contract modifications, funding actions, renewals, and closeouts while maintaining accurate records.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk assessments to Program Management, Finance, and Executive Leaders.
• Support proposal efforts, including compliance reviews and teaming arrangements.
• Review and negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, and contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain contract data in Deltek Costpoint and internal tracking tools.
• Identify gaps and define or improve contract administration processes.
• Triage competing priorities and make risk-informed decisions independently.

• Review client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policies.
• Propose alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.
• Ensure that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.
• Participate as a lead member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions for high-value and complex negotiations. Responsible for leading the negotiation of complex agreements, terms and conditions, financial terms, and statements of work, including coordination with legal, risk management, finance, operations, and business development.
• Monitor and administer the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Advise Program Managers and Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.
• May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated business unit market areas.
• Solve significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed project procedures and practices.
• Support and prepare Requests for Equitable Adjustments and Claims as needed on programs supported.
• Work with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, including terms and conditions, and assumptions.
• Develop, review and negotiate Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and other contractual documents.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field.
• 7+ years of prime contract and subcontract administration experience.
• Strong working knowledge of contract negotiation and management, of Prime Federal Government and Commercial Contracts, including strong knowledge of FAR and other FAR Supplementary Materials.
• Thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of contracts as a prime contractor and subcontractor.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of subcontracts, procurement, pricing, or proposal support.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience with T&M and FFP contract types.
• Ability to work directly with Program Management, Finance, and senior leadership.
• Strong judgment and decision‑making capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Desire Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience supporting joint ventures or complex teaming arrangements.
• Defense or national security program experience.
• NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, and/or)