Contracts Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks a Contracts Manager I to oversee the full lifecycle of contract administration. You will support business development strategies, draft and negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and SNC policies throughout proposal, award, and closeout phases.

Collaborating with program management, finance, and legal teams, you will monitor performance, manage cost allocation, and safeguard SNC’s contractual interests while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 0-5+ years of experience to include negotiating and awarding contracts. Education can be substitute for the required years of experience.
• Working level knowledge and understanding of FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Strong understanding of contract law and regulations.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, multi‑task, prioritize, and manage workload effectively to meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply creativity, initiative, and original thinking to develop effective solutions.
• Experience working with U.S. Government contracting processes, regulations, or requirements.
• NCMA CCMA certification (or an equivalent professional contracting credential).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contracting activities are executed in alignment with SNC policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for all solicitation and contractual matters, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop coordinated, timely, and compliant responses.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Program Managers, Program Directors, etc.) to support full contract administration, monitoring performance, cost allocation, and contractual compliance to proactively identify funding or scope adjustments.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable for assigned contracts, ensuring timely and accurate payment collection.
• Draft, review, route, and execute agreements and executive summaries to safeguard SNC’s contractual and business interests.
• Review and coordinate all customer and internal data requests, protecting confidentiality and proprietary information.
• Evaluate, recommend, and negotiate contract terms and conditions to ensure strong risk mitigation and favorable protections for SNC.
• Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation—including deliverables, data, funding actions, and amendments—within SharePoint for audit readiness and enterprise transparency.
• Partner with Contracts Administrators and Corporate Counsel to review NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other strategic documents across the SNC enterprise.
• Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of Federal and Commercial contracting regulations and policies.
• Support the Export Compliance Officer by identifying potential ITAR/EAR considerations in contracts and ensuring export‑controlled data is not transmitted without proper authorization and licensing.
• Provide informal leadership and guidance to Contracts Administrators, fostering collaboration, informed decision‑making, and professional development.
• Deliver weekly updates—including proposal status, at‑risk work, and ATP activity—to corporate stakeholders, internal customers, and management as required.
• Provide cradle‑to‑grave contract support for AIS Contracts, ensuring seamless execution throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall program and business objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Contract law

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Gov contracting

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Are you ready to use your contracting skills and management experience? This is your opportunity! As Contracts Manager I, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract administration, from assisting Business Development with strategy tactics prior to receipt of the Request for Proposal, through submission of the proposal and receipt of an offer, through negotiations, contract award, and contract administration through to contract closeout negotiation to termination. This role involves ensuring that contracts are properly executed and fulfilled in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. Working side‑by‑side with your Program Management counterpart, you will provide guidance on contract actions and will be responsible for all contract‑related activities, ensuring they are accurately documented and managed.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high‑performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end‑to‑end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all contracting activities are executed in alignment with SNC policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for all solicitation and contractual matters, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop coordinated, timely, and compliant responses.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Program Managers, Program Directors, etc.) to support full contract administration, monitoring performance, cost allocation, and contractual compliance to proactively identify required funding or scope adjustments.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable for assigned contracts, ensuring timely and accurate payment collection.
• Draft, review, route, and execute agreements and executive summaries to safeguard SNC’s contractual and business interests.
• Review and coordinate all customer and internal data requests, protecting both Company and customer confidentiality and proprietary information.
• Evaluate, recommend, and negotiate contract terms and conditions to ensure strong risk mitigation and favorable protections for SNC.
• Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation—including deliverables, data, funding actions, and amendments—within SharePoint for audit readiness and enterprise transparency.
• Partner with Contracts Administrators and Corporate Counsel to review NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other strategic documents across the SNC enterprise.
• Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of Federal and Commercial contracting regulations and policies.
• Support the Export Compliance Officer by identifying potential ITAR/EAR considerations in contracts and ensuring export‑controlled data is not transmitted without proper authorization and licensing.
• Provide informal leadership and guidance to Contracts Administrators, fostering collaboration, informed decision‑making, and professional development.
• Deliver weekly updates—including proposal status, at‑risk work, and ATP activity—to corporate stakeholders, internal customers, and management as required.
• Provide cradle‑to‑grave contract support for AIS Contracts, ensuring seamless execution throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall program and business objectives.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 0-5+ years of experience to include negotiating and awarding contracts. Education can be substitute for the required years of experience.
• Working level knowledge and understanding of FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Strong understanding of contract law and regulations.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, multi‑task, prioritize, and manage workload effectively to meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply creativity, initiative, and original thinking to develop effective solutions.
• Experience working with U.S. Government contracting processes, regulations, or requirements.
• NCMA CCMA certification (or an equivalent professional contracting credential).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Highly prefers candidates with 4+ years of experience in government or aerospace & defense (A&D) contracting.
• Demonstrated ability to receive high‑level objectives and effectively determine the resources, workflows, and strategies needed to meet schedules and achieve goals.
• Proven capability to recommend and influence policy enhancements that improve organizational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, interpret relevant data, and make informed decisions.
• Sound judgment in applying established procedures and policies to determine appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to influence, guide, and gain alignment from others in sensitive or complex situations while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Consistently performs at a professional and technically proficient level, adhering to established processes, industry standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrates initiative and a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance outcomes.
• Actively shares knowledge and best practices to elevate team capability, collaboration, and overall performance.
• Operates with a strong sense of urgency and a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset; seeks opportunities to add value beyond core responsibilities.
• Communicates clearly and concisely—both verbally and in writing—including the ability to produce well‑structured executive summaries.
• Listens attentively, responds thoughtfully, and engages constructively with colleagues, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Maintains strong information flow by routinely engaging with supervisors, team members, and stakeholders to ensure clarity of expectations and alignment.
• Asks timely and relevant questions to clarify needs and provides clear direction and instruction when supporting others.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability/willingness to travel as needed.
• Proficient in the use of AI tools to work smarter and more efficiently.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission‑focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.