Contracts Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of combined legal and contracts management experience, with at least 3–5 years in a government contractor or energy-related environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
• Extensive expertise in drafting and negotiating EPC contracts, government contracts (FAR/DFARS, NRC/DOE-driven projects), and commercial energy sector agreements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting nuclear project development, performance, licensing, and/or compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while supporting both deal-making and ongoing contract performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to distill complex legal and contractual issues into concise, actionable advice for senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely work product.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in contracts management (e.g., CFCM, CPCM, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with energy-related industries, including renewable energy, nuclear power, and environmental remediation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed organization.
• Experience supporting joint ventures, consortiums or other multi-party collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to senior leaders to enable the successful execution of business strategies, including offerings for federal and commercial energy projects across nuclear and non-nuclear sectors.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a range of agreements, including: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts, services agreements, NDAs, MOUs, IP licenses, teaming and joint venture agreements, subcontracts, and project finance agreements.
• Advise on compliance with federal regulations, including FAR/DFARS, DOE, NRC, FCPA, ITAR, EAR, and other international or environmental laws impacting project execution and business development initiatives.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage legal and contractual risks in bid opportunities, project execution, and contract closeout activities. Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel as needed to address complex regulatory, ethics, and compliance issues.
• Support early identification and resolution of potential disputes and claims. Represent the company in negotiation and mediation efforts, and oversee litigation as necessary in collaboration with external counsel.
• Lead all aspects of the contract lifecycle, including development, negotiation, administration, performance tracking, amendments, and closeouts for nuclear and non-nuclear commercial and federal projects.
• Collaborate with proposal teams and pricing specialists to identify contractual risks and opportunities in new business pursuits, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Participate in reviewing and responding to government solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, and other bids.
• Implement mechanisms to monitor contractual compliance, deliverables, milestones, change orders, and claims across multiple projects.
• Negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements to ensure alignment with client obligations.
• Ensure compliance with flow-down terms and conditions on federally funded and commercial projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and tools for contract management. Conduct training for project management, finance, and other operational teams on contractual and legal best practices.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance