Contracts Manager

Required

• 7+ years of combined federal contracts experience, including at least 4 years serving as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Defense.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Contracts Management, Finance, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Demonstrated experience administering and negotiating contracts supporting innovative defense acquisition pathways, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, SBIR/STTR awards, and other non-traditional DoD vehicles.
• Experience supporting high-growth small businesses, including contract administration for organizations transitioning from research and development into production and commercialization through programs such as APFIT, STRATFI, TACFI, or similar defense innovation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the unique contractual, intellectual property, data rights, and commercialization considerations associated with small business and non-traditional defense contractors.
• Experience negotiating and managing prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract funding, modifications, options, deliverables, and contract administration principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, customers, and government representatives.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.