Contracts Manager

About the Role

The Contracts Manager is a strategic detail-oriented role responsible for managing the full

lifecycle of all contract types across our complex multi-brand this role you will own

contract development review negotiation and administration across commercial agreements

vendor relationships service agreements and government contracts serving as the primary

steward of contractual compliance and risk mitigation. Reporting directly to the CFO you will

partner closely with business development finance operations and legal teams to ensure our

agreements enable business success protect company interests and meet all regulatory

requirements. This position is ideal for someone analytical proactive and thorough someone

who takes pride in creating contractual frameworks that enable scalable compliant growth.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

Review draft and negotiate all contract types including government contracts (federal

state local) commercial agreements subcontracts modifications amendments and

NDAs.

Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to contractual requirements

delivery schedules compliance obligations and payment terms.

Maintain comprehensive contract files and documentation in accordance with company

policies government regulations internal controls and best practices.

Establish and maintain a centralized contract management repository with tracking of

key dates obligations renewal triggers and risk flags.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation

Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and

other applicable laws and industry standards.

Advise leadership on contract risk areas including indemnification limitation of liability IP

ownership and confidentiality; recommend mitigation strategies.

Support internal audits DCAA/DCMA reviews and other government oversight activities

by providing complete documentation and compliance certification.

Conduct regular contract audits and compliance assessments to identify gaps or

opportunities for improvement.

Proposal and Pricing Support

Partner with business development and finance teams on RFP/RFQ responses

including contract terms analysis cost/pricing proposal review and negotiation strategy.

Analyze solicitation documents to identify critical requirements compliance obligations

regulatory constraints and potential risks.

Develop contract-specific terms recommendations aligned with company risk tolerance

margin targets and regulatory obligations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

Serve as the primary liaison between the company and government contracting officers

prime contractors commercial partners and key vendors.

Work across operations finance legal business development and HR teams to resolve

contract issues and interpret obligations.

Recommend process improvements for contract management compliance tracking and

risk monitoring across the company.

Develop and maintain contract management policies templates and playbooks that

scale across our portfolio brands.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Contract Management Legal

Studies Finance or a related field.

Experience: 5 years of professional experience in government contract administration

commercial contract management or legal/compliance roles within a commercial setting.

Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise with FAR DFARS CAS and other

government procurement regulations.

Skills: Strong track record of commercial contract negotiation risk management and

compliance.

Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail analytical rigor strong ethical judgment and

organizational capabilities.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to

translate legal/regulatory concepts for internal stakeholders.

Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office contract management systems (CLM) and

legal research tools preferred.

Adaptability: Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced business environment and

navigate integration initiatives.