Contracts Manager Sr.

Purpose and Scope:

The Contracts Manager Sr. is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts, with a specialized focus on the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS/ICE), and Department of the Army customers. This individual will lead contract negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DoD FAR Supplement, and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFARS/HSAR), and oversee a team supporting high-value programs.

The Contracts Manager Sr. will primarily lead a contracts team in support of the Expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain (EDSC) portfolio in the delivery of logistics, operational, and maintenance solutions to the and Department of Defense customers, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and DLA. In addition to meeting the qualifications of a contracts professional, the ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic, high-energy environment. This hybrid role requires time in the Alliance, TX office, on-site at Camp Bliss, and remote work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead review, drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management of a wide range of contracts.
• Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations, risk and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise the senior management team on complex contractual terms, including indemnities, limitation of liability, terminations, payment terms and dispute resolution.
• Partner with the Program Management Office (PMO) to understand operational requirements and objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and milestones; manage amendments, renewals, file management, and close-out procedures.
• Oversee contract administration while driving initiatives to enhance profitability and accelerate cash collection.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Operations and Business Management teams to track, assess, and accurately report project cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in proposal development with a focus on reviewing terms and conditions, risk assessment, and pricing strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters, including status, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and terminations.
• Ensure timely contract execution through proactive communication and coordination.
• Analyze and interpret federal government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, HSAR, and ICE policy.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and files within the Amentum Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS).
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Manage multiple task orders simultaneously across various contract types (cost, T&M, FFP).
• Oversee contract closeout activities.
• Participate in audits and internal reviews.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR) and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of Service Contract Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement, and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to details and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft-Office Suite.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Secret Clearance - preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Management)
• Ten (10) years Contracts Management or related field experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contract types: Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Time and Material, Federal Schedule, and more.

Work environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Generally, works in an office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. This position can be authorized to work remotely. Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support sound client engagements and business objectives (Preferred to travel for expanded periods of time).

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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