Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager (Active Security Clearance)

Location: Western Massachusetts

Our client is seeking an experienced Manager to lead our Contracts organization supporting a growing product line. This is a high-visibility role for a recognized contracts expert who will manage large complex programs of strategic importance.

What Youll Do

Lead a team of contracts professionals providing guidance and strategic direction across the full contract lifecycle RFP review risk assessment proposal preparation negotiation and administration. Drive complex negotiation strategies to mitigate risk resolve high-stakes contracting issues and serve as the primary contracts point of contact internally and externally.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors degree 9 years of Contracts Subcontracts or Acquisitions experience Graduate degree 7 years or 13 years in lieu of a degree
• 6 years working in the defense and space sector (or similar) with FAR DFAR ITAR EAR CAS across varied contract types (CPFF FFP IDIQ etc.)
• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to travel as needed

Nice to Have

Government and commercial negotiation experience (FAR Part 15) NCMA certification (CFCM/CPCM/CCCM) and a track record mentoring junior staff.

Required Experience:

Manager