Contracts Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Contracts Manager I to lead cradle-to-grave contracting activities for AIS Contracts from Lone Tree, CO. The role interfaces with customers and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely contracting actions and robust protections for SNC.

Required are a relevant degree, 0-5+ years of contracting experience, and knowledge of FAR/DFAR with NCMA CCMA preferred. A Secret clearance is required for employment and the position includes growth opportunities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 0-5+ years of contracting experience, including negotiation and awards.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.
• NCMA CCMA certification or equivalent contracting credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all contracting activities align with SNC policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Serve as primary customer interface for solicitation and contractual matters, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Support full contract administration, monitoring performance, cost allocation, and compliance; identify funding or scope adjustments.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable for assigned contracts and ensure timely payments.
• Draft, review, route, and execute agreements and executive summaries to protect SNC's interests.
• Review NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other strategic documents with Contracts Administrators and Counsel.
• Maintain contract documentation in SharePoint for audit readiness and transparency.
• Build knowledge of Federal and Commercial contracting regulations; assist Export Compliance with ITAR/EAR considerations.
• Provide leadership guidance to Contracts Administrators and deliver weekly updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract law

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Government contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

NCMA CCMA certification

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Contracts Manager I page is loaded## Contracts Manager Iremote type: In officelocations: Lone Tree, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0030971The 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.This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.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.SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.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 .**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.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