Senior Contracts Manager

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POSITION IS HYBRID IN HUNTSVILLE, AL. The Senior Contracts Manager is responsible for strategic oversight and operational management of all government contracts throughout their lifecycle — from capture and proposal development to negotiation, administration, and closeout ensuring all contracts are managed in strict compliance with FAR, DFARS, and related federal acquisition policies, while driving strategies that balance risk mitigation, profitability, and compliance.

This role partners closely with Program Management, Finance, Business Development, and Legal to support pre‑award and post‑award activities, including contract negotiation, risk assessment, and execution. The position requires a seasoned contracts leader with deep Gov Con expertise, proven negotiation success, and the ability to integrate contracting strategy with finance, legal, and business development functions and will play a pivotal role in shaping contracting policy, ensuring cost‑effective execution, and supporting the company’s growth from small or mid‑tier contractor status into a competitive unrestricted prime.

Adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract administration activities, including new awards, modifications, extensions, and closeouts.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Support proposal and capture teams in developing compliant contract responses, pricing structures, and risk assessments.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance to ensure alignment between contract obligations, billing, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain contractual documents, including NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and task orders.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables, contract reports, and modifications.
• Advise program teams on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, and change management.
• Conduct internal audits to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on FAR/DFARS, SBA regulations, and organizational policies related to procurement and contracting.
• Mentor junior contract staff and assist in developing scalable contract management procedures.

• Strengthen Compliance and Governance:
  Build a contracting framework that ensures 100% compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies.
• Mitigate Risk Proactively:
  Identify, quantify, and manage contractual and regulatory risks at every stage of the contract lifecycle.
• Enhance Negotiation Outcomes:
  Achieve favorable pricing, terms, and conditions through strategic negotiation and stakeholder alignment.
• Optimize Proposal‑to‑Award Efficiency:
  Streamline capture, proposal, and contract award processes to improve competitiveness and win rates.
• Develop Talent and Systems:
  Build a high‑performing contracts team supported by modern tools, templates, and training for sustained operational excellence.