Contracts Compliance Manager

Location: Hamilton Township, NJ | Fully onsite with up to 25% travel (primarily to east coast HQ and field offices)

Company: Confidential manufacturing subsidiary of a publicly traded clean energy company

A newly created, high-visibility opportunity for an experienced Contracts Compliance Manager to lead contract negotiation, administration, and compliance for both commercial and government sectors
. This role supports a fast-growing manufacturing site and works cross-functionally with leadership, engineering, finance, and sales to manage contract risk, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and support real-time business decisions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (government, commercial, subcontracts, NDAs, POs, and MSAs).
• Oversee cradle-to-grave contract administration and ensure timely fulfillment of obligations.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers and vendors, balancing business goals with risk mitigation.
• Review RFPs/RFQs to ensure compliance and recommend appropriate risk management terms.

• Ensure full compliance with FAR/DFARS and other government contracting requirements.
• Maintain alignment with public-company policies and standards.
• Partner with internal teams on audits, reporting, and documentation accuracy.
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on contract and compliance requirements.

• Work closely with the General Manager, Engineering, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Support process improvements, revenue recognition, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on all contract compliance and policy interpretation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Government Contracting, or related field (
  JD preferred
  ).
• Minimum 5+ years managing both commercial and government contracts in manufacturing, defense, or industrial environments.
• Proven success in managing contracts cradle-to-grave and navigating FAR/DFARS
  .
• Product-based contract experience required (not software/IP).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Experience with compliance initiatives or process improvement preferred.

• Hands-on, adaptable team player with a proactive mindset.
• Strong business judgment and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Sense of humor, accountability, and collaborative spirit highly valued.

• Tight-knit, collaborative team where everyone “rolls up their sleeves.”
• Exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to shape policies and processes.
• Onsite culture that values initiative, learning, and cross-functional visibility.
• Long-term stability with the backing of a publicly traded clean energy leader
  .