Contracts Manager US Government and Commercial Contracts

Seeking a Contracts Manager to administer and manage US Government and commercial contracts subcontract agreements analyze complex bid and proposal tenders review FAR/DFARS and will interact with customers and lead contract negotiations. The Contracts Manager also tracks creates and maintains contract data requirements and deliverables and interacts regularly with senior and executive management. They will support proposal preparation and contact customers to ensure contract acquisition is in accordance with company policies legal requirements and customer specifications with a focus on new business with U.S. Government and commercial contracts.

Salary: $130k $170k /year
Location: Tampa FL
Full Benefits


Key Responsibilities:

Full Lifecycle Contract Management

• Administer prime contracts subcontracts modifications task orders and purchase orders for DoD and other federal agencies.
• Draft review and negotiate contractual terms and conditions with government customers and subcontractors.
• Interpret and apply FAR and DFARS clauses and ensure proper flow-down requirements.
• Support capture efforts proposal review and contract formation.
• Monitor funding deliverables period of performance and option years.

Small Business & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FAR DFARS ITAR and export control regulations.
• Support adherence to SBA program requirements (8(a) if applicable.
• Assist with subcontracting plans and reporting requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness for DCAA and customer reviews.
• Identify contractual risk and recommend practical mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Support Engineering with patent and trademark administration.

Manufacturing & Operational Integration

• Work closely with Operations and Program Management to ensure contract requirements are executable within manufacturing constraints.
• Support change management equitable adjustments and claims.
• Partner with Supply Chain to negotiate and administer compliant subcontracts.
• Assist in managing government property and quality clauses as required.

Process Development & Leadership

• Develop and improve contract templates negotiation playbooks and standard operating procedures appropriate for a growing small business.
• Help scale contracts infrastructure to support company growth.
• Provide guidance to staff and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on contractual risk and strategy.

• Knowledge of and experience managing and administering various types of Government and Commercial agreements and contracts (e.g. FFP CR CPFF T&M IDIQs SOW Subcontracts NDAs TAs POs DoD and various commercial agreements etc.)
• Proficient in independently negotiating favorable terms and conditions on large multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations with an understanding of Prime Contractor flow down provisions usage and applicability.
• High degree of knowledge in commercial contracting
• Experience working in a small or mid-sized government contractor strongly preferred
• Skilled understanding of contract concepts principles and legal applications and compliance
• Ability to lead the negotiations for change orders due to changes to the scope of work or project terms.
• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements.
• Ability to prioritize high volume contracts and proposals.
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel Word etc.)

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience within Contracts or 8 years demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR controls including Technical Assistance Agreements

• Bachelors Degree in Contract Management (preferred Government Contract Management ) or Business Administration

• Paralegal certification or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

Security: US Citizenship required to obtain a government security clearance.