Contracts Manager

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state‑of‑the‑art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Asa Contracts Manager at Saronic, you willberesponsible forthe management and oversight of DoD and federal contracts. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders (Programs,Finance,Legal,Proposals, Growth) and external counterparts to ensure compliant,and risk‑aware contract execution. You will manage a portfolio of contracts, lead contracting strategy, interpret regulatory requirements, and drive best practices across the contract lifecycle.

This position requiresoccasionaltravel to customer sites and various Saronic offices.

• Lead and manage the full contract lifecycle for DoD/federal contracts including:pre‑award review (solicitation, RFPs), negotiation, award, modifications, performance monitoring, and close‑out.
• Interpret,review,and negotiate complex contract terms and conditions with a strong understanding of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs),FAR, DFARS and other federal procurement regulations.
• Provide strategic contract advice and risk mitigation guidance to program leadership and BD teams-- ensuring contract terms align with corporate strategy, financial objectives, and compliance obligations.
• Serve as the primary interface with government customers and Contracting/Agreement Officers.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance: track contract deliverables, milestones, cost and schedule performance, change orders,invoice sand acceptance/quality requirements;identify and escalate issues or noncompliance promptly.
• Assistin business development by supporting capture teams with contract strategy-nous, pricing considerations, terms&conditions review, proposal contractinputand risk assessment.
• Maintain awareness of changes in procurement regulations (OTA, FAR, DFARS, agency supplements) and recommend updates to contracting policies கட்டியொர் accordingly.

• Bachelor’s degreeinrelated field.
  
  Master’s or MBA a plus.
• Minimum of5+ years of contract management experience within a defense/federal contractor environment or U.S. Government (DoD experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of contract types and federal acquisition regulations.
• Proven track‑record of contract negotiation, administration, modification, and close‑out on multi‑year DoD/federal contracts.
• Robust knowledge of data rights and intellectual property issues in contractual agreements
• Strong analytical and financial acumen - ability to review cost/price proposals, change orders, assess risk,monitor contract performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to interface with senior leadership, government officials, subcontractors,and internal teams.
• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail, organization, ability to manage multiple complex contracts simultaneously, and drive results.

• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing defense contractor working with
  
  U.S.Government customers and meaningful mission‑driven work.
• Collaborative and flexible culture that values initiative,expertise, and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to build and shape contracting processes and systems as we scale operations.
• Exposure to diverse contracting challenges in a federal environment, providing a strong platform for career advancement.

• Medical Insurance:Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance:Coverage for routine dental check‑ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off:Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave:Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary:Industry‑standard salaries with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses
• Retirement Plan:401(k) plan
• Stock Options:Equity options to give employees
  5690a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: қойған basic life insurance and short- and long‑term disability coverage
• Additional Perks:Free lunch benefit and…