Contracts Manager

Larson Maddox; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Contracts Manager in Houston, TX to lead review, negotiation, and management of customer, supplier, and commercial agreements. The role emphasizes compliance with ITAR/EAR/OFAC and government contracting requirements, and close collaboration with legal counsel and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contracts management within a defense contracting environment, a law degree or equivalent, and NCMA certifications are preferred. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contracts management, contract law, or business management coming from a defense contractor.
• Strong understanding of contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Experience with government contracting and regulations such as ITAR, EAR, and OFAC preferred.
• Law degree or equivalent contracts-focused education/certification.
• NCMA certifications (CCCM, CPCM, or CFCM) preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance may be required.
• U.S. Person status required due to export-control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, and commercial agreements.
• Advise business leaders on contract risk, obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government contracting regulations.
• Support government contracts, compliance programs, and contract-related training.
• Manage contract tracking and documentation systems.
• Partner with legal counsel and internal stakeholders to resolve contract issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Law degree or equivalent contracts-focused education

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Contracts Manager (PR/608893) Houston, Texas

Salary: USD130000 - USD165000 per annum

Location: This role can be based in The Woodlands, TX or Jurupa Valley, CA.

Position Summary

This role supports the business through contract review, negotiation, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. This individual will also help lead compliance initiatives and provide guidance on contractual and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, and commercial agreements.


• Advise business leaders on contract risk, obligations, and compliance requirements.


• Ensure compliance with company policies and government contracting regulations.


• Support government contracts, compliance programs, and contract-related training.


• Manage contract tracking and documentation systems.


• Partner with legal counsel and internal stakeholders to resolve contract issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contracts management, contract law, or business management coming from a defense contractor.


• Strong understanding of contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance.


• Experience with government contracting and regulations such as ITAR, EAR, and OFAC preferred.


• Law degree or equivalent contracts-focused education/certification.


• NCMA certifications (CCCM, CPCM, or CFCM) preferred.


• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance may be required.


• U.S. Person status required due to export-control regulations.