DOD Contracts Manager

DOD Contracts Manager | Hybrid in Chantilly, VA | 120k - 140k/yr | 6-month contract-to-hire Job Description

Provide hybrid advice to business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. Initiate, track, and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, and risks, while maintaining associated documentation.

• Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Identify risks and issues, and suggest alternatives that lead to the best solution.
• Review and manage contractual obligations of the parties, ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
• Prepare and disseminate information regarding proposals, contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
• Manage the contract day-to-day by advising on strategic direction, contract interpretation, and consequences of action/inaction.
• Proactively resolve issues and disputes, minimize potential for litigation, and foster protection of reputation.
• Act as a liaison between the client, project team and/or business unit, and Legal to ensure all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
• Implement contract management processes.
• Inform the project team of the contract requirements and monitor compliance.
• Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes for engagements.
• Achieve a reasonable understanding of major business areas to communicate effectively with project Executives and provide relevant advice.
• Provide training to Contract Management or program personnel when needed.

• Contracts administration.
• Knowledge of FAR and Federal Contracts.
• 7+ years of experience with DFAR.
• Cradle-to-grave contracts experience, including risk management.
• Experience presenting to Executives and Contracting Officers.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

• 7 years of Contract Management experience, including negotiations.
• 4 years of experience in a government contracting environment.

The role requires the ability to work both in-person in Chantilly or Arlington for executive meetings and remotely. The environment is fast‑paced, requiring efficient management of workload.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chantilly, VA.

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $74.51/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully remote position. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.