SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER

VSolvit • AL-REMOTE, US, AL

7d • $115,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Manager provides strategic oversight and operational management of government contracts throughout their lifecycle, from capture and proposal development through negotiation, administration, and closeout. The role ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, and related federal acquisition policies while balancing risk mitigation, profitability, and compliance. It partners with Program Management, Finance, Business Development, and Legal on pre-award and post-award activities, including negotiation, risk assessment, and contract execution. The position helps shape contracting policy, promote cost-effective execution, and support company growth.

The role provides senior-level contracting leadership and advises executives on contractual and regulatory matters. It leads and develops contracts staff, manages compliance and risk, directs negotiations and pricing activities, supports proposal and capture efforts, administers the full contract lifecycle, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. The position is hybrid in Huntsville, Alabama.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field.
• 15 or more years of government contracting experience, including 7 or more years in leadership or management roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, SBA, and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, risk management, and analytical skills, with attention to contractual detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with contract management systems.
• If currently or recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment is offered.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
• NCMA certification, such as CPCM or CFCM.
• Experience with cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contract types.
• Experience supporting Navy, Marine Corps, or other Department of Defense customers.
• Prior experience with JAMIS, Deltek, or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract administration, including awards, modifications, extensions, and closeouts.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions for compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Support proposal and capture teams with compliant contract responses, pricing structures, and risk assessments.
• Lead negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners, including negotiations for multi-year, multi-million-dollar contracts and subcontracts.
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance to align contract obligations, billing, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Subcontracts, Task Orders, and other contractual documents.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables, contract reports, modifications, and renewals.
• Advise program teams on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, and change management.
• Conduct internal audits, monitor compliance, and identify areas for improvement; lead external compliance responses involving DCAA, DCMA, or agency inspectors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on FAR/DFARS, SBA regulations, ITAR, agency-specific supplements, and organizational procurement and contracting policies.
• Define and execute contracting strategy aligned with corporate goals and risk appetite; advise the CEO, CFO, and COO on contractual and regulatory issues.
• Standardize and continuously improve contract policies, procedures, and tools; represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and compliance reviews.
• Lead and mentor contracts managers, administrators, and analysts; implement career development and certification pathways and foster an accountable, compliance-driven team culture.
• Partner with Finance, Capture, and Legal to define contract terms, conditions, and pricing models, and ensure cost proposals are compliant and defensible.
• Review RFIs, RFPs, and amendments to identify requirements, risks, and opportunities; provide contractual input during capture planning and pricing reviews.
• Manage contract award, execution, modifications, and closeout; track deliverables, funding, and performance obligations; maintain a centralized, audit-ready contract repository and document control system.
• Coordinate with Finance on invoicing, funding status, and billing accuracy.
• Serve as the primary interface for contract matters with executives, legal counsel, auditors, and government representatives; coordinate across Contracts, Operations, and Program Management.
• Support small business subcontracting compliance and reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory changes and train staff accordingly.
• Meet deadlines, follow company policies, communicate regularly with assigned supervisors, adhere to normal working hours, and complete other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• The company offers a customizable benefits program that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long- and short-term disability and other insurance products; a Health Savings Account; a Flexible Spending Account; 401(k) retirement plan options; tuition reimbursement; and assorted voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior