Contract Manager

About This Role

This Contract Manager role is responsible for the full lifecycle administration of U.S. Government contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements. The position serves as the primary contractual liaison between the company, government customers, prime contractors, and subcontractors, while supporting business growth through proposal development, contract negotiations, and risk management. It suits a candidate with extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer the complete lifecycle of government contracts from proposal through contract closeout
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, modifications, task orders, NDAs, teaming agreements, and other contractual documents
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency regulations, and corporate policies
• Analyze solicitation requirements including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and contract modifications
• Support proposal development by reviewing contractual terms, identifying risks, and providing recommendations to management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with government agencies, prime contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual terms and conditions while minimizing organizational risk
• Maintain contract files and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, funding, period of performance, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Operations to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled
• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support contract audits and government reviews
• Interpret contract language and advise leadership regarding contractual rights, obligations, and potential liabilities
• Assist with contract closeouts and records retention requirements
• Track and report key contract metrics and deadlines
• Stay current on changes to FAR, DFARS, and other government acquisition regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field
• 5+ years of government contracts administration or contract management experience
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
  • Government procurement regulations