Contracts Manager

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Profit sharing

PTO & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of our government and commercial contracts, from pre-award negotiations through closeout. This role partners with Sales, leadership, customers, and internal teams to manage contractual risk and compliance.

You will oversee FAR/DFARS/DPAS/ITAR/EAR flow-downs, NDAs, subcontracts, and government property systems, while leading a contracts staff. ITAR requirements restrict applicants to U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Experience managing U.S. government contracts and export controls.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DPAS, ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Proven negotiation and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, modifications, and closeout.
• Partner with Sales during proposals and pre-award activities.
• Advise leadership on contractual requirements, risks, and business impacts.
• Manage customer correspondence and resolve contractual issues.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Risk management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

ACT is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of our government and commercial contracts, from pre-award negotiations through closeout. This highly visible position will partner with Sales, executive leadership, customers, and internal teams to manage contractual risk, maintain compliance, and support ACT’s continued growth in the defense and aerospace markets.

What You Will Do

• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, modifications, and closeout activities
• Partner with Sales during the proposal and pre-award process
• Advise leadership on contractual requirements, risks, and business impacts
• Manage customer correspondence and resolve contractual issues
• Oversee FAR, DFARS, DPAS, ITAR, EAR, and government flow-down requirements
• Manage NDAs, subcontracts, customer certifications, and required deliverables
• Maintain compliant contract and government property systems
• Lead and develop assigned contracts staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• Experience managing U.S. government contracts
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and export-control requirements
• Proven contract negotiation and risk-management skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments

Due to ITAR requirements, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

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