Contracts Manager
About The Position
Quantum-Systems is expanding in the United States through its wholly owned, US-operated business, Quantum-Systems Inc., which serves the Defense and Security markets in North America. The Contracts Manager will oversee the lifecycle of government and defense-related contracts and provide legal expertise in drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and regulatory compliance. The role protects the company's contractual and business interests, mitigates legal and financial risks, and supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and international laws and regulations. The Contracts Manager works closely with Executive Leadership, Business Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and external legal counsel on negotiations, disputes, and contract management processes. The company seeks a candidate with a strong legal background, preferably including aerospace, defense, government contracting, and corporate contract law experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Legal Studies, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in contract management, contract administration, or legal contract review.
- Strong legal background and demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating complex commercial and government contracts.
- Working knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, contractual liability, indemnification, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution.
- Experience with government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
- Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other applicable regulatory compliance requirements.
- Ability to identify contractual risks, negotiate favorable terms, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Experience collaborating with corporate attorneys, external legal counsel, executive leadership, and cross-functional business teams.
- Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, document control, and contractual compliance processes.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex contracts, competing priorities, and sensitive legal matters while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting.
- Experience in corporate contract law.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of government, supplier, and customer agreements, including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout.
- Provide internal stakeholders with legal and contractual guidance on terms, obligations, liabilities, and regulatory requirements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, supplier agreements, teaming agreements, licensing agreements, and government contracts.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, legal, financial, and operational risks while protecting the company's business interests.
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and other applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel on complex contract matters, disputes, regulatory interpretations, and potential litigation.
- Support Business Development and Executive Leadership with contract negotiations, proposal development, bid reviews, and strategic business agreements.
- Review contract terms and conditions for legal exposure, indemnification obligations, intellectual property considerations, liability limitations, and termination provisions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardized contract templates, policies, procedures, and approval processes.
- Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, renewals, and expiration dates.
- Manage contract modifications, amendments, extensions, and change orders, ensuring appropriate documentation and authorization.
- Support resolution of contractual disputes, claims, and compliance concerns through negotiation and coordination with legal counsel.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure appropriate document retention, confidentiality, and accessibility.
- Support internal and external audits related to contractual compliance, government regulations, and customer requirements.
- Provide internal departments with guidance and training on contractual obligations, legal risks, and contracting procedures.
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Job Type
Full-time
