Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Location:

Flexible. You may be based in either Herndon, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

We offer a 9/80 work schedule and work-from-home days. The average expectation is to be in the office 2–3 times per week.

The Contracts Manager position requires complex thinking skills and a deep understanding of contract management processes and regulations as they pertain to complex aerospace projects. You will partner closely with cross‑functional teams—including legal, finance, procurement, and engineering—to streamline contract workflows and mitigate risks. Your expertise will be essential in evaluating contract performance, managing relationships, and ensuring the execution of agreements that support business goals.

The Contracts Manager develops the bid, capture and contract negotiation processes and documents, and ensures efficient performance throughout the contract life cycle, supporting amendments and interpretations as necessary.

• Work closely with Operations, the Contracts team and other functions including Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and the Legal team on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract review and administration for new and sustaining products and services.
• Perform contract management and administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle including proposal review and preparation, leading pre and post award negotiations, executing contract modifications, initiating contract close‑outs and providing overall contract support to programs with complex, multi‑year contracts.
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate various agreements such as Non‑Disclosure Agreements, Sales/Purchase Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, License Agreements, Master Agreements and other contractual agreements such as FAR‑based contracts and OTAs.
• Ensure that agreements/terms and conditions comply with all applicable regulations and requirements, while also adhering to company policies.
• Conduct a thorough review of contract terms and other agreements, identifying unfavorable clauses and incorporating necessary revisions to maximize protection for the company; analyze the impact of these modifications and prepare risk reviews for management.
• Manage and monitor the performance of long‑term contracts and agreements; analyze and concisely summarize contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate flow‑downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, and manufacturing as required.
• Liaise with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other audit agencies; serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audits.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate files for each contract, including original contract, all correspondences, changes/deviations, modifications/amendments, clarifications, etc.
• Review uploaded contract data in business systems to ensure data is accurate and complete.
• Oversee maintenance and retrieval of contract documents/files, validate data, prepare reports, and participate in status reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience performing duties and responsibilities in an aerospace/defense/government contracting environment.
• Holder of a Secret level Security Clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• Current expertise in federal and international regulations and relevant legal concepts.
• Significant experience in directly related international and DoD/Federal prime government contract administration/management.
• Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive in a dynamic, technically focused environment.
• Business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem‑solving.
• Ability to translate between business and technical risk and communicate clearly to leadership.
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA…