Senior Contracts Manager

Capstone Research Corporation•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to work in its Huntsville, Alabama office. The company provides engineering services and research and development support to Department of Defense customers. The position oversees the full lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies. It supports government customers and internal stakeholders through contract negotiations, administration, modifications, risk mitigation, and performance oversight.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in government contract management, contract administration, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing complex federal government contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable federal contracting regulations.
Demonstrated experience with contract negotiations, modifications, risk assessments, and contractual compliance.
Experience reviewing and interpreting solicitations, contract terms and conditions, statements of work, and other contractual documents.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of War (DoW) or other federal government customers.

Responsibilities

Manage government contracts through the full lifecycle, including proposal support, negotiation, award, administration, modifications, and closeout.
Review, interpret, and negotiate contract terms, conditions, statements of work, and other contractual documents.
Monitor contract performance, deliverables, milestones, funding, and compliance requirements.
Prepare, review, and process contract modifications, change orders, task orders, and other contractual actions.
Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, and regulatory risks, and recommend strategies to protect the organization’s interests.
Maintain accurate contract files, documentation, records, and reporting in accordance with government and company requirements.
Advise leadership and internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, regulatory changes, compliance matters, and business risks.
Support government audits, contract reviews, and compliance assessments.