Contracts Manager

Job description

Job Title: Contracts ManagerJob Description
Manage the administration of assigned contracts, including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to ensure protection of the company's contractual posture.

Oversee proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Identify legal or contractual issues, develop solutions, and provide guidance to management on resolving complex issues while supporting the objectives of the assigned program areas.
Responsibilities

+ Ensure the company's proprietary interests are protected and that company policy is followed for processes such as the review chain for reports, papers, and articles.

+ Manage the review of agreements, evaluate documentation, and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met.

+ Assist in reviewing agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies.

+ Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.

+ Manage the review of solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected.

+ Act as the primary contact for contracts activities and issues.

+ Represent the company with customers, potential customers, and government representatives as needed.

+ Collaborate with management in the development of new business or expansion of existing business opportunities.

+ Remain current on government/commercial laws, regulations, and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.

+ Manage the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent.

+ Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts and special agreements.

+ Equivalent experience in lieu of education may be considered.

+ Demonstrated detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of government/commercial contract administration principles, concepts, and practices.

+ Comprehensive contract management and leadership skills.

+ Detailed and extensive technical expertise in reviewing, recommending changes, and negotiating contract and special agreement terms and conditions.

+ Exceptional written communication skills.

+ Thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FAR supplements.

+ Ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned projects and/or programs.

+ Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to enable effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.

+ Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.

Work Environment
The work environment requires a professional and collaborative setting where communication and leadership skills are essential.

The role may involve extended hours and travel as needed to meet contractual obligations and company goals.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $175000.00 - $200000.00/yr.
eligible for relocation; *** manager will get us some additional details here
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.



About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe.

Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.

We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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