Contracts Manager (58414)

Ats Family; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ats Family is seeking a Contracts Manager in Marietta, GA to support commercial and U.S. Government contracting efforts.

The role involves reviewing and negotiating complex contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, and advising internal teams on risk and obligations. In a high-volume environment, you will balance priorities, drive process improvements, and collaborate with business leaders, technical teams, and customers to achieve favorable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Experience analyzing solicitations and negotiating agreements, and resolving issues.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS provisions applicable to government contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Contract management certifications such as CPCM, CCCM, or CFCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, revise, negotiate, and administer complex commercial and U.S. Government contracts.
• Manage a high volume of contracting matters with competing priorities and short turnarounds.
• Advise stakeholders on terms, obligations, compliance, risks, and operational commitments.
• Identify contractual risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Analyze contract requirements to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare representations, certifications, and related compliance documents.
• Collaborate with leaders and customers to resolve issues and support outcomes.
• Prepare and administer contractual correspondence and submission packages.
• Ensure contracts are reviewed and executed per policies and procedures.
• Develop tools and templates to improve efficiency in contracting.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

FAR/DFARS

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MARIETTA, GA 30062, Position Type: Full Time Indirect, 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.