Contracts Manager I — Government & Defense Contracts

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

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