Contract Manager

Cobham Sa; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Occasional travel

Job summary

Cobham Sa is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our rapidly growing U.S. defense and government business. You will manage, review, negotiate, and administer contracts with U.S.

government agencies and defense customers, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies. The role requires independence in a remote setting, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to partner with Sales, Legal, Finance, and program teams while staying current on evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of contracts management with U.S. government experience.
• Hands-on experience with FAR/DFARS and flow-down requirements.
• Experience negotiating with U.S. federal agencies, primes, or subs.
• Strong understanding of government procurement and compliance obligations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of U.S. government and defense contracts from proposal to closeout.
• Review, negotiate, and interpret contract terms with government and defense customers.
• Ensure FAR/DFARS compliance and applicable regulations.
• Identify risks, advise stakeholders, and mitigate non-compliant terms.
• Support Sales during proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, and negotiations.
• Serve as main contact for contractual matters with customers and teams.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and compliance throughout.

Skills

Govt contracting

FAR/DFARS

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our rapidly growing U.S. defense and government business. This role will be responsible for managing, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts with U.S. government agencies and defense customers, as well as other commercial customers, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and company policies.

We’re looking for someone comfortable operating independently - an "army of one" per se - with experience navigating complex federal compliance requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with U.S. government contracting, including FAR, DFARS, and related regulatory requirements, and is comfortable partnering closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, and program teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial and U.S. government and defense-related contracts, including proposal support, contract negotiation, execution, administration, modification, and closeout
• Review, negotiate, and interpret contract terms and conditions with customers including U.S. government agencies, prime contractors, and defense customers
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable government regulations
• Identify contractual risks and obligations, advise internal stakeholders, and recommend risk mitigation strategies and elevate non-compliant terms where mandated by policy
• Support Sales and Business Development teams during proposal preparation, RFP/RFQ responses, and contract negotiations
• Serve as a key point of contact for contractual matters with customers, partners, and internal teams
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and compliance requirements throughout the contract lifecycle
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Program Management, and Compliance teams on government-related issues such as audits, flow-down requirements, certifications, and reporting obligations
• Stay current on changes to government contracting regulations and advise the business on potential impacts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracts management, with a strong focus on U.S. government and defense contracting
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience working with FAR, DFARS, and government contract flow‑down requirements
• Experience supporting or negotiating contracts with U.S. federal agencies, defense primes, or subcontractors
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes and compliance obligations
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex contractual concepts to non‑legal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international companies entering or expanding in the U.S. defense market
• Familiarity with government audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inquiries
• Experience working closely with Sales organizations and customer‑facing teams
• Professional certification (e.g., NCMA/CPCM, CFCM, or similar) is a plus

The salary range for this exempt position is $140,000-$165,000 annually.

This is a remote U.S.-based position. May require occasional travel for customer

meetings, negotiations, or internal planning sessions.