Contracts Manager

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC seeks a Contracts Manager to support commercial and U.S. Government contracting, including review, drafting, negotiation, and administration of complex agreements. You will advise stakeholders on risk, compliance, and obligations while aligning with laws and company policies.

The role operates in a fast-paced environment with significant cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes process improvements, training, and developing templates to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum five years of direct experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial and/or government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Experience analyzing solicitations, assessing contractual risk, negotiating agreements, and resolving contractual issues.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS provisions applicable to commercial services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to make sound decisions independently under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex contractual matters to business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Proven ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contract management certifications such as CPCM, CCCM, or CFCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently review, draft, revise, negotiate, and administer complex commercial and U.S. Government contracts, including prime contracts, subcontracts, solicitations, proposals, change orders, and bids.
• Manage a high volume of contracting matters while balancing competing priorities and meeting short turnaround times.
• Advise internal stakeholders regarding contractual terms, obligations, compliance requirements, risks, and operational commitments.
• Identify contractual risks and develop practical mitigation strategies that support business objectives.
• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and complete customer-requested representations, certifications, and related compliance documentation.
• Partner with business leaders, functional stakeholders, and customers to resolve contractual issues and support successful business outcomes.
• Prepare and administer contractual correspondence, supporting documentation, and submission packages.
• Ensure contracts are reviewed, approved, and executed in accordance with company policies, delegated authority requirements, and established procedures.
• Develop and implement tools, templates, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness within the contracting function.
• Track and report key performance indicators and provide updates to executive leadership.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contracting processes, best practices, and risk management principles.
• Maintain complete and accurate contractual records and documentation.
• Handle confidential, sensitive, and non-routine information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Decision making

Confidentiality

CPCM/CCCM/CFCM certs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Contracts Manager supports commercial and U.S. Government business operations through the review, drafting, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements, government contracts, proposals, bids, and related contractual documents. This role serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on contractual risk, compliance, and business obligations while ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and company requirements. Operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, the Contracts Manager manages multiple complex matters simultaneously, drives process improvements, and partners with customers, business leaders, technical teams, and functional stakeholders to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Independently review, draft, revise, negotiate, and administer complex commercial and U.S. Government contracts, including prime contracts, subcontracts, solicitations, proposals, change orders, and bids.
• Manage a high volume of contracting matters while balancing competing priorities and meeting short turnaround times.
• Advise internal stakeholders regarding contractual terms, obligations, compliance requirements, risks, and operational commitments.
• Identify contractual risks and develop practical mitigation strategies that support business objectives.
• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and complete customer-requested representations, certifications, and related compliance documentation.
• Partner with business leaders, functional stakeholders, and customers to resolve contractual issues and support successful business outcomes.
• Prepare and administer contractual correspondence, supporting documentation, and submission packages.
• Ensure contracts are reviewed, approved, and executed in accordance with company policies, delegated authority requirements, and established procedures.
• Develop and implement tools, templates, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness within the contracting function.
• Track and report key performance indicators and provide updates to executive leadership.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contracting processes, best practices, and risk management principles.
• Maintain complete and accurate contractual records and documentation.
• Handle confidential, sensitive, and non-routine information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial and/or government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Experience analyzing solicitations, assessing contractual risk, negotiating agreements, and resolving contractual issues.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions applicable to commercial services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to make sound decisions independently under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex contractual matters to business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Proven ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contract management certifications such as CPCM, CCCM, or CFCM preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to identify contractual risks and develop practical business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple business functions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet short turnaround times without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, business leaders, technical personnel, and functional stakeholders.

Work Conditions

• Primarily office-based work environment.
• Regular interaction with business leaders, customers, technical teams, and functional stakeholders.
• Frequent management of multiple complex contractual matters with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Routine handling of confidential, proprietary, and business-sensitive information.
• Extended periods of computer and document review work.