Contracts Manager- CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support full life-cycle contract management for federal, commercial, and international programs. This position is fully remote (Eastern or Central Time preferred; Mountain considered) and will serve as a key individual contributor within a small, agile contracts team.The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in contract negotiation, compliance, and administration — comfortable managing complex agreements hands-on without direct reports. This role requires flexibility to support occasional after-hours work during major proposal or contract deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the contract life cycle, including negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout for federal and commercial contracts.
• Provide expert guidance on contract terms and conditions to leadership, project managers, and proposal teams.
• Support proposal development, including drafting and reviewing cost and business volumes to ensure compliance with solicitations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contracting officers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Department to develop and negotiate subcontracts, teaming agreements, consultant agreements, and NDAs.
• Review and interpret prime and subcontract terms to ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare and maintain complete and compliant contract documentation, including cost allowability, intellectual property rights, and risk assessments.
• Participate in developing and refining company contract policies, procedures, and templates; assist in staff training as needed.
• Support financial reporting activities, including pipeline analysis, funding forecasts, and contract backlog reporting.
• Lead or support negotiation strategies with both government and industry partners, ensuring fair and compliant agreements.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or 14+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree).
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience managing federal contracts and subcontracts (IDIQ, T&M, CPFF, FFP).
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other government procurement regulations.
• Hands-on experience supporting both small business and large federal contractors.
• Experience with CPSR-compliant procurement systems and ERP tools.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and subcontracts, including terms, pricing, and schedules.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills with the ability to explain complex contractual concepts clearly.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.
• CPCM or CFCM certification preferred but not required.