Contracts Manager

47G; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

47G is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee U.S. Government and DoD subcontract agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and successful contract execution from proposal through closeout.

This role requires strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to advise program leadership and senior management. The position supports proposal development, contract administration, and strategy for major defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive contract management experience supporting DoD and USG defense contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and USG acquisition lifecycle.
• Proven ability to analyze risk, negotiate terms, and manage high-value defense contracts.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with DoD customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solicitations and contract modifications to identify terms, conditions, and risks.
• Develop and review contract language for compliance with FAR/DFARS, DoD, and USG requirements.
• Prepare compliant proposals in coordination with program and functional teams.
• Lead or support negotiations to secure favorable terms for the company.
• Administer contracts through lifecycle from award to closeout.
• Monitor funding, performance obligations, delivery schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Manage contract modifications, REAs, and claims, including submittal and negotiation.
• Safeguard proprietary information and IP rights.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation skills

USG/DoD contracting

Risk analysis

Communication at senior levels

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Contract Management

Job description

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing U.S. Government (USG) and DoD subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, mitigating risk, and driving successful contract execution from proposal through closeout.

This role requires expertise in FAR/DFARS, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership and senior management. The Contracts Manager will play a key role in proposal development, contract administration, and strategy for major defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal & Negotiation Support

• Analyze solicitations and contract modifications, identifying contractual terms, conditions, and business risks.
• Develop and review contract language to ensure compliance with company policy, FAR/DFARS, DoD and USG requirements.
• Prepare compliant proposals in coordination with program and functional teams.
• Lead or support negotiations with customers to secure favorable terms that protect company interests.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Administer contracts throughout the lifecycle, from award through closeout.
• Ensure contracts accurately reflect negotiated terms, scope, and requirements.
• Monitor funding, performance obligations, delivery schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Manage contract modifications, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), and claims, including submittal and negotiation.
• Safeguard company proprietary information, technical data, and intellectual property rights.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert on DoD and USG contracting for program leadership and management.
• Represent the company in direct contractual communication with customers, both written and verbal.
• Support financial reporting, including contract value management and quarterly reporting obligations.
• Mentor team members, drive process improvements, and promote contracting best practices.

Closeout & Records Management

• Lead contract closeout activities, including final deliverables, disposition of government property, and financial reconciliation.
• Maintain official contract files in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company policy.

Shift

Day

Experience/Education/Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive contract management experience supporting DoD and U.S. Government (USG) defense contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and USG acquisition lifecycle.
• Proven ability to analyze risk, negotiate terms, and manage high-value defense contracts.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with DoD customers.
• Aerospace, defense, or DoD program contracting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic/international) as required.

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