Contracts Manager

Ready to turn your contract expertise into mission impact? Apogee Engineering is hiring a Senior Contract Manager to lead end-to-end contract oversight for high‑visibility, complex projects supporting our government and commercial customers. If you live and breathe the FAR and its supplements, have a knack for organizing workstreams, spotting risks before they surface, and driving compliance with precision, you'll thrive here. You'll partner with cross-functional teams, shape contracting strategy, and keep programs moving smoothly through every phase of the contract lifecycle. Bring your attention to detail and passion for mitigation join Apogee and make a measurable difference on challenging, meaningful work.

This is a full-time role in Beavercreek, OH, with hybrid flexibility for a couple of days per week or remote for someone not local.

Responsibilities

• Review complex solicitations and prepare a specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications
• Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies and department procedures
• Provide contractual guidance to operations team members for appropriate Statement of Work
• Negotiate and manage nondisclosure, teaming, consulting, subcontract, and vendor agreements
• Develop negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues
• Analyze regulatory and contract trends for potential impact on business
• Function as a subject matter expert on selected areas and issues
• Provide convincing guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives related to contract activity
• Assist in new business pursuit and associated contract strategy
• Assist in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and procedures
• Participate in the development of business alliances and partnership agreements
• Review opportunities for conflicts of interest
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders across business development, proposals, pricing, operations, contracting/legal, suppliers, and senior leadership

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: None

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or other concentration
Years of Experience: At least five years in defense contract management/administration or Ten years of relevant business experience

Preferred Experience:

Clearance: Secret Preferred

Certifications: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Associates Contract Manager (CACM), University or US government certifications

Education: Degree in Business, Finance or Law

Additional Information
Location: Dayton, OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid or Remote
Travel: 0%-10%