Contracts Manager

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced contracts professional to manage the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. You will lead proposal development, negotiation, execution, and performance management while ensuring strict compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR and related regulations.

Role involves cross-functional collaboration with BD, capture, engineering, and finance, overseeing subcontractor and vendor agreements, maintaining records, and guiding risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, or similar field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in government contracting.
• Full-lifecycle contract management experience for CPFF, FFP, OTA, and T&M government and commercial contracts.
• Experience managing complex, multi-year contracts in government and international environments.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and federal procurement standards.
• Experience negotiating terms and managing contract execution and compliance.
• Up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle from proposal development through negotiation, execution, performance management, modifications, compliance monitoring, and close-out.
• Support public sector contracting activities across FAR, DFARS, FedRAMP-related requirements, GSA-aligned structures, and government reseller and integrator relationships.
• Ensure flow-down of contract terms, obligations, and compliance requirements to cross-functional teams.
• Oversee subcontractor, vendor, and channel partner agreements.
• Maintain accurate contract records, versions, amendments, deliverables, compliance documentation, correspondence, and reporting obligations.
• Track contract performance, deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements.
• Provide contract briefings, compliance updates, risk summaries, and strategic guidance to leadership and program managers.
• Develop and implement scalable contract policies, tools, templates, and CLM processes.
• Assist with representations, certifications, SAM.gov registrations, CPARS support, SBA forms, and related government contracting documentation.
• Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders, government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and strategic partners.

Skills

Contract management

Proposal development

Compliance monitoring

Risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Contract lifecycle management

Performance management

Contract structures understanding

Government contracting regulations

Multi-year contract management

Relationship building

Strategic guidance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Contract management tools

CRM systems

SAM.gov

CPARS

Compliance matrices

Job description

• Manage and provide contract support for CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, BOA, and OTA contracts across government, public sector, and commercial programs


• Support proposal development, contract negotiation, compliance, task order management, modifications, and contract close-out


• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, software and technology agreements, reseller agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, strategic partnerships, and prime contracts


• Support preparation, review, and submission of RFIs and RFPs with BD and capture teams


• Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle from proposal development through negotiation, execution, performance management, modifications, compliance monitoring, and close-out


• Support public sector contracting activities across FAR, DFARS, FedRAMP-related requirements, GSA-aligned structures, and government reseller and integrator relationships


• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, EAR, ITAR, and applicable federal procurement requirements


• Analyze and summarize contractual obligations, risks, intellectual property considerations, performance requirements, and modifications


• Generate compliance matrices, support risk assessments, and assist with internal and external compliance reviews


• Partner with business development, capture, engineering, finance, and operations teams


• Ensure flow-down of contract terms, obligations, and compliance requirements to cross-functional teams


• Oversee subcontractor, vendor, and channel partner agreements


• Maintain accurate contract records, versions, amendments, deliverables, compliance documentation, correspondence, and reporting obligations


• Track contract performance, deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements


• Provide contract briefings, compliance updates, risk summaries, and strategic guidance to leadership and program managers


• Develop and implement scalable contract policies, tools, templates, and CLM processes


• Assist with representations, certifications, SAM.gov registrations, CPARS support, SBA forms, and related government contracting documentation


• Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders, government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and strategic partners


• Synthesize complex legal and regulatory information for cross-functional audiences

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field


• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance


• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, or similar field


• Minimum 4 years of experience in government contracting


• Full-lifecycle contract management experience for CPFF, FFP, OTA, and T&M government and commercial contracts


• Experience managing complex, multi-year contracts in government and international environments


• Experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and federal procurement standards


• Experience negotiating terms and managing contract execution and compliance


• Understanding of contract structures, obligations, flow-downs, and performance requirements


• Up to 10% travel


• Preferred: graduate degree in Business, Law, or Public Administration


• Preferred: NCMA certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCMA


• Preferred: proficiency with contract management tools or CRM systems


• Preferred: experience implementing CLM systems


• Preferred: experience with international contracting processes and export controls


• Preferred: active DoD security clearance, Secret or higher


• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or otherwise eligible for required ITAR/EAR authorizations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in full-lifecycle contract management, including negotiation, compliance, and performance monitoring for government and commercial contracts. Proficient in navigating federal procurement regulations and fostering relationships with stakeholders across various sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Lifecycle Contract Management


• Government Contracting Experience


• FAR and DFARS Compliance


• Contract Negotiation and Execution


• NCMA Certifications (CPCM, CFCM, CCMA)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Contract Management


• Proposal Development


• Compliance Monitoring


• Risk Assessment


• Contract Negotiation


• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)


• Performance Management


• Contract Structures Understanding


• Government Contracting Regulations


• Multi-Year Contract Management

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building


• Strategic Guidance


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Communication Skills


• Analytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPCM


• CFCM


• CCMA

Industry Keywords

• CPFF Contracts


• FFP Contracts


• T&M Contracts


• IDIQ Contracts


• BOA Contracts


• OTA Contracts


• FAR


• DFARS


• ITAR


• EAR

Tools & Technologies

• Contract Management Tools


• CRM Systems


• Compliance Matrices


• SAM.gov


• CPARS