Contracts Manager

Castelion Corporation•Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Contracts Manager will be a key member of Castelion's Government Programs organization and will be responsible for contract administration and execution across a portfolio of U.S. Government contracts and agreements. This individual will work directly with program managers, business development, finance, legal, engineering, and government contracting counterparts to ensure Castelion understands and meets its contractual obligations while enabling programs to execute quickly and effectively. The ideal candidate has strong working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting, can independently interpret contractual requirements, and is comfortable taking ownership of complex contract actions from proposal through negotiation, award, performance, modification, and closeout. This role requires someone who can balance sound contracting judgment and compliance with Castelion's bias toward speed, simplicity, and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in U.S. Government contract administration, contract management, acquisition, or a closely related field
Experience administering Department of Defense contracts or agreements
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Experience reviewing and interpreting Government solicitations, contracts, modifications, and contractual requirements
Experience supporting proposal development and contract negotiations
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple contracts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

7+ years of Government contracts experience within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or another technically complex industry
Experience managing contracts for weapon systems, aerospace systems, missiles, spacecraft, or other complex hardware development and production programs
Experience with both traditional FAR-based contracts and nontraditional acquisition vehicles, including Other Transaction Agreements
Experience with Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Time-and-Materials, IDIQ, and other Government contract structures
Experience supporting prototype development, flight test, production, and/or operational fielding programs
Experience with DoD proposal development, source selections, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award administration
Knowledge of Government intellectual property and technical data rights requirements
Familiarity with CDRLs, DD Form 1423, Government property, contract funding, invoicing, cost and pricing requirements, and Government reporting requirements
Experience working directly with DCMA, DCAA, military Service contracting organizations, or other DoD acquisition organizations
Familiarity with SBIR/STTR programs and Phase III awards
Experience developing and implementing contracting processes within a rapidly growing organization
Experience supporting classified programs
NCMA certification, CPCM, CFCM, MBA, JD, or other relevant advanced degree or certification
Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

Own contract administration across multiple U.S. Government programs from award through contract completion and closeout
Serve as a primary contractual interface with Government Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, DCMA personnel, and other acquisition stakeholders
Partner closely with program managers to understand contractual requirements, milestones, deliverables, funding, and performance obligations and ensure successful execution
Review and negotiate U.S. Government contracts, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), modifications, task orders, delivery orders, and related agreements
Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), solicitations, and draft contractual documents to identify requirements, risks, and business implications
Coordinate proposal preparation and submission across program management, engineering, finance, legal, supply chain, and business development
Develop and maintain proposal compliance matrices, contractual assumptions, exceptions, representations and certifications, and other business volumes
Review and interpret contract terms, FAR and DFARS clauses, statements of work, CDRLs, data rights requirements, invoicing requirements, and other contractual obligations
Lead the preparation and negotiation of contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustment, funding actions, schedule changes, and other contract actions
Track contract funding, ceilings, CLINs, period of performance, deliverables, options, and other key contractual milestones
Coordinate with finance and program teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing, payment, and funding management
Establish and maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready contract files and correspondence
Support contract compliance activities, Government reviews, audits, and interactions with DCMA, DCAA, and other Government organizations as applicable
Support negotiation and administration of non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements when required
Partner with legal counsel on complex regulatory, intellectual property, data rights, export control, disputes, and other legal matters
Develop scalable contracting processes, templates, tools, and playbooks that enable Castelion to manage an expanding portfolio of Government programs without unnecessary bureaucracy
Identify contractual risks early, develop practical mitigation strategies, and drive issues to resolution rather than simply identifying them
Establish and maintain strong, trusted relationships with Government customers and contracting counterparts