Contracts Manager

Iris Technology Corp•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Iris Technology Corporation is a dynamic, mission-driven team of passionate engineers, innovators, and critical thinkers who care deeply about both the work they do and how they do it. We believe that meaningful, real-world impact and a healthy work-life balance can — and should — coexist. At Iris, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive culture where people are trusted, ideas matter, and contributions are visible. Our teams work on complex, mission-led aerospace and defense programs that truly make a difference, while enjoying competitive benefits, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow alongside the company. Many of the best reasons to work at Iris can’t be captured in a bullet list — they’re experienced in the relationships you build, the ownership you’re given, and the pride that comes from solving hard problems together. Professional Competencies & Work Style: Highly ethical and honest; operates from the highest levels of integrity Passionate about being of service to others, excellent customer service skills and self-motivated Team player, team oriented high work ethic and respectful Professional in demeanor and appearance, graceful under pressure Values free enterprise, patriotic Critical thinker Resourceful, responsible and accountable Organized, detail oriented, strong planner Positive and energetic, skilled at building relationships, deals effectively with people at all levels Dedicated and dependable Flexible, adaptable, innovative and highly responsive

Requirements

U.S. Person, eligible to work on export-controlled and government-regulated programs.
7+ years of progressive experience in contracts administration or management within a government contracting environment, preferably supporting defense, aerospace, or space programs.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and ensure compliance with government contracts, including prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, modifications, and flow-down requirements.
Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including clause applicability, risk identification, and compliance obligations throughout the contract lifecycle.
Practical understanding of export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR, and the ability to support contract reviews for export-controlled data, hardware, and technical assistance.
Familiarity with CMMC, CUI handling requirements, and cybersecurity-related contractual obligations, with the ability to coordinate with IT, Security, and Program teams to ensure compliance.
Proven discretion and sound judgment when handling highly confidential, proprietary, and sensitive government and customer information.
Strong customer service orientation, supporting internal stakeholders and external customers with professionalism and responsiveness.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including creation, maintenance, and analysis of contract data, trackers, and compliance matrices.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, with advanced document formatting skills for contracts, amendments, certifications, and formal correspondence.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain contractual requirements, risks, and obligations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to operate independently, manage multiple contracts simultaneously, and exercise critical thinking in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full contract lifecycle for government and commercial contracts, including review, negotiation, execution, administration entry, modification, and closeout.
Review, analyze, and negotiate contract terms and conditions, including FAR and DFARS clauses, identifying risks, exceptions, and compliance requirements.
Maintain ownership of the FAR and DFARS master clause library, ensuring accuracy, applicability, and proper flow-downs.
Provide contract guidance and risk assessments to executive leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making.
Communicate contract pipeline status and key contractual risks to executives and key stakeholders.
Own contractual inputs to proposal activities, including contract volumes, compliance matrices, and coordination with pricing, legal, and program teams.
Support proposal preparation, submission, and negotiations, ensuring contractual requirements are clearly understood and addressed.
Serve as librarian and owner of BOEs and ROMs, ensuring consistency, version control, and audit-ready documentation.
Oversee the contract approval process, ensuring proper internal reviews, approvals, and documentation prior to execution.
Ensure executed contracts are accurately entered into company systems, including front-end entry of drafts, pricing, and contractual data, and back-end loading of fully executed contracts, activation, and pricing configuration.
Ensure final contract documents reflect negotiated terms and conditions and are properly stored and accessible.
Partner with Program Management to monitor contract performance, identifying the need for modifications, extensions, or corrective actions to meet contractual obligations.
Support quality and compliance activities, including contractual input for AS9100 and participation in internal and external audits.
Continuously improve contracts processes, tools, and systems to support scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Quality, IT, and Program teams to ensure contract alignment across the organization.
Perform additional contracts-related duties as required to support company objectives and regulatory compliance.
Lead contract process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies, standardizing workflows, and implementing best practices to improve compliance, cycle time, and scalability.
Manage and oversee all export control activities, including compliance with ITAR and EAR, review of contracts and technical data for export-controlled content, coordination of export determinations, and support of internal export control policies and training.