Contracts Manager

Overview
Ready to turn your contract expertise into mission impact? Apogee Engineering is hiring a Senior Contract Manager to lead end-to-end contract oversight for high‑visibility, complex projects supporting our government and commercial customers. If you live and breathe the FAR and its supplements, have a knack for organizing work streams, spotting risks before they surface, and driving compliance with precision, you’ll thrive here.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, shape contracting strategy, and keep programs moving smoothly through every phase of the contract lifecycle. Bring your attention to detail and passion for mitigation join Apogee and make a measurable difference on challenging, meaningful work.

• Review complex solicitations and prepare a specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications
• Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies and department procedures
• Provide contractual guidance to operations team members for appropriate Statement of Work
• Negotiate and manage nondisclosure, teaming, consulting, subcontract, and vendor agreements
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiation team on complex contractual issues
• Analyze regulatory and contract trends for potential impact on business
• Function as a subject matter expert on selected areas and issues
• Provide convincing guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives related to contract activity
• Assist in new business pursuit and associated contract strategy
• Assist in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and procedures
• Participate in the development of business alliances and partnership agreements
• Review opportunities for conflicts of interest
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders across business development, proposals, pricing, operations, contracting/legal, suppliers, and senior leadership

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: None
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or other concentration
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Ten years of relevant business experience, with at least five years in defense contract management/administration

• Clearance: Secret Preferred
• Certifications: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
• Education: Degree in business, Finance or Law

• Location: Dayton, OH
• On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid
• Travel: 0%-10%