Contracts Manager

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><ul>
<li>Oversee the administration of assigned customer contracts from award through completion and closeout, ensuring contractual requirements are accurately documented, communicated, and fulfilled.</li>
<li>Serve as the subject matter expert for Contracts Administration, providing authoritative guidance on complex contractual matters and compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Review contracts, modifications, solicitations, amendments, and related documents to identify obligations, risks, financial exposure, and operational impacts.</li>
<li>Monitor contract performance, funding levels, contract ceilings, periods of performance, option periods, deliverables, reporting requirements, and other critical milestones.</li>
<li>Interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), applicable agency supplements, contract clauses, and customer-specific requirements.</li>
<li>Review and advise on contract modifications involving funding actions, scope changes, labor categories, contract line items, periods of performance, and other contractual adjustments.</li>
<li>Identify potential contractual risks and compliance concerns, recommend appropriate actions, and escalate issues when necessary.</li>
<li>Maintain complete, accurate, and current contract files, records, and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational requirements.</li>
<li>Support contract closeout activities and ensure all required actions and documentation are completed accurately and on time.</li>
<li>Manage, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to a team of up to five Contracts Administrators.</li>
<li>Assign and prioritize workloads based on contract obligations, deadlines, and business needs, while reviewing team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.</li>
<li>Develop team capabilities through structured training, coaching, knowledge sharing, and hands-on mentorship.</li>
<li>Establish consistent standards for contract administration and provide performance feedback and support employee development activities.</li>
<li>Serve as the escalation point for complex contractual questions and identify knowledge gaps requiring additional training.</li>
<li>Partner with Program Managers, Finance, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to clarify contractual obligations and support compliant contract performance.</li>
<li>Translate complex contract language into clear, actionable guidance and provide timely responses to internal customer inquiries.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes, systems, documentation, templates, and internal controls.</li>
<li>Support the implementation and optimization of contract management systems and related tools.</li>
<li>Assist leadership with reporting, metrics, and visibility into contract status, compliance, risks, and upcoming actions.</li>
<li>Stay informed about changes to government contracting regulations, agency supplements, and industry practices that affect contract administration.</li>
<h2>Requirements:</h2>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.</li>
<li>At least 8 years of progressive experience in U.S. government contract administration, including significant experience independently managing complex contracts.</li>
<li>Demonstrated subject matter expertise in government Contracts Administration and a strong working knowledge of the FAR and applicable agency supplements.</li>
<li>Experience administering a range of U.S. government contract types, such as Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Cost-Reimbursement, and/or Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts.</li>
<li>Proven ability to review and interpret contracts, modifications, solicitations, contractual clauses, and related documentation.</li>
<li>Experience managing contract modifications, funding actions, option periods, periods of performance, contract line items, and other contractual changes.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and communicate contractual risks and compliance obligations.</li>
<li>Previous experience supervising, mentoring, training, or providing technical leadership to Contracts Administrators or similar professionals.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple contracts, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex contractual requirements to technical and nontechnical audiences.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with sound judgment and appropriate escalation practices.</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, accountability, and commitment to meeting contractual obligations.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.</li>
<li>Availability during normal business hours and the ability to support multiple client companies across different time zones.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain a dedicated, productive workspace and travel occasionally to the Huntsville, Alabama headquarters for training or business needs.</li>
<h2>Preferred Qualifications:</h2>
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<li>Professional certification such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or an equivalent credential.</li>
<li>Experience supporting small businesses and/or 8(a) government contractors.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar government contracting systems.</li>
<li>Experience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms.</li>
<li>Experience developing and delivering contracts training.</li>
<li>A track record of establishing or improving contract administration processes, procedures, and internal controls.</li>
<li>Experience supporting government contract audits, reviews, or compliance assessments.</li>
<h2>Benefits:</h2>
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<li>Annual salary range of $100,000–$150,000 USD.</li>
<li>Hybrid remote work arrangement with occasional onsite visits to the Huntsville, Alabama headquarters.</li>
<li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee-paid premiums.</li>
<li>401(k) retirement plan with company matching and a Roth IRA option.</li>
<li>Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&amp;D) coverage.</li>
<li>Short-term and long-term disability insurance.</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).</li>
<li>Paid time off and holidays.</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Employee perks and discounts.</li>
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