Government Contract Manager

Cummins • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

We are looking for a talented Government Contract Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Strengthen audit readiness and compliance by serving as the central point for government audits and reporting—standardizing documentation, mitigating findings, and reducing compliance risk. Increase win rate and margin quality by leading end-to-end contract bids and negotiations across multiple contract types, aligning pricing, terms, and risk to strategic objectives. Optimize recoveries and cost integrity by overseeing rate administration and annual cost-reimbursable audits, ensuring accurate indirect rates and compliant cost allocation. Accelerate cross-segment delivery by directing multiple projects concurrently—driving scope clarity, integrated timelines, and stakeholder alignment to hit milestones. Translate client needs into executable plans —balancing value, feasibility, and governance to create win‑win outcomes and long-term partnership confidence. Elevate team performance and capacity by delegating to strengths and development needs, providing actionable feedback, and building bench strength for critical work. Institutionalize continuous improvement —codifying best practices, templates, and controls to improve cycle times, consistency, and sustainability across the function. Reduce contractual and financial risk through proactive issue spotting, structured change management, and disciplined post‑award administration and performance tracking.

Requirements

• Strong business and stakeholder partnering skills to build trusted relationships, influence decisions, and align financial guidance with organizational goals and strategies.
• Deep understanding of business processes and internal controls to identify risks, close control gaps, and implement structured improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting capability to interpret results, present clear insights, and support data‑driven decision-making in line with regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
• Skilled negotiation and financial evaluation expertise to assess contract terms, balance risk and reward, and secure agreements that protect the organization while maximizing margin.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Standards and regulations to ensure compliance, reduce audit exposure, and guide teams through complex regulatory requirements.
• Technical accounting proficiency to research, interpret, and accurately record transactions in alignment with accounting standards and company policies.
• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• Significant experience required, including supervisory experience.
• Contract Negotiation and interpretation of Federal regulations are mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Government Contract Specialist, Pricing, or Contract Officer experience is preferred
• 10 plus year of Government experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Strengthen audit readiness and compliance by serving as the central point for government audits and reporting—standardizing documentation, mitigating findings, and reducing compliance risk.
• Increase win rate and margin quality by leading end-to-end contract bids and negotiations across multiple contract types, aligning pricing, terms, and risk to strategic objectives.
• Optimize recoveries and cost integrity by overseeing rate administration and annual cost-reimbursable audits, ensuring accurate indirect rates and compliant cost allocation.
• Accelerate cross-segment delivery by directing multiple projects concurrently—driving scope clarity, integrated timelines, and stakeholder alignment to hit milestones.
• Translate client needs into executable plans —balancing value, feasibility, and governance to create win‑win outcomes and long-term partnership confidence.
• Elevate team performance and capacity by delegating to strengths and development needs, providing actionable feedback, and building bench strength for critical work.
• Institutionalize continuous improvement —codifying best practices, templates, and controls to improve cycle times, consistency, and sustainability across the function.
• Reduce contractual and financial risk through proactive issue spotting, structured change management, and disciplined post‑award administration and performance tracking.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager