Contract Manager

Katalyst Space Technologies•Broomfield, CO

About The Position

The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting business development and proposal activities. This role works cross-functionally with legal, finance, and proposal teams to manage risk, review terms, and maintain alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements, including U.S. Government contracting standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ Years of experience managing active contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
Demonstrated experience reviewing on government prospective contracts, including identifying and assessing FAR/DFAR clauses and related risks such as SBIR Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, OTA, and other vehicles.
Ability to identify terms that require negotiation or escalation and provide actionable recommendations
Experience supporting proposal teams, including contract review, compliance checks, and development of boilerplate language
Familiarity with drafting and reviewing NDAs and other standard contractual agreements
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial B2B contracts for large enterprise services procurements
Experience in government contracting or aerospace/defense industry
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools
Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR)
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor active contracts to ensure ongoing compliance with contractual terms and conditions
Track deliverables, obligations, and key milestones across all active agreements
Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable regulations
Maintain organized contract records and documentation
Review prospective contracts, subcontracts, and agreements for legal, financial, and operational risk
Analyze and interpret FAR/DFAR clauses, identifying provisions that require negotiation, clarification, or escalation
Provide recommendations on terms the company should push back on or closely monitor
Support contract negotiations in collaboration with leadership and legal counsel
Partner with proposal teams to review solicitation requirements and contract terms during the proposal phase
Assist in developing and maintaining boilerplate contractual language
Ensure alignment between proposed terms and company capabilities and risk posture
Support compliance reviews for RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations
Draft, review, and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and other standard agreements
Ensure proper execution and tracking of all pre-contract and contract-related documents
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency and completeness