Contracts Manager – Government Contracts Lifecycle Lead

CGS Federal; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS is hiring a Contracts Manager to oversee and maintain all current agreements while negotiating and finalizing new contracts. The role requires expertise in contract management to ensure compliance and optimize terms for both existing and upcoming contracts.

CGS fosters a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth, cutting‑edge technology, and government innovation. This mid‑level position supports Administrative and Logistics Support and reports to the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in contract management or related field.
• Experience with Federal contracting guidelines preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain existing contracts from cradle to grave.
• Lead and coordinate proposal and award activities for contracts.
• Review complex contract actions and develop risk‑mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Client Success and HR teams.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on contracts and ensure compliance.
• Enter contract data accurately into systems and monitor updates.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Contract management

Lifecycle coordination

Risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Data entry

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

CGS is hiring a Contracts Manager to oversee and maintain all current agreements while negotiating and finalizing new contracts. The role requires expertise in contract management to ensure compliance and optimize terms for both existing and upcoming contracts.

CGS fosters a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth, cutting‑edge technology, and government innovation. This mid‑level position supports Administrative and Logistics Support and reports to the department.