Defense Contracts Manager

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Northampton, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a team of contracts professionals supporting a growing acoustic systems portfolio in aerospace and defense.

This senior leader will oversee the full contract lifecycle, including RFP review, risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management, and customer contract activities, with an active U.S. Secret clearance. You will work onsite in Northampton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field with 9+ years of experience.
• Graduate degree with 7+ years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of experience in defense contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of contracts professionals on a growing portfolio.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle: RFP review, risk assessment, proposal, negotiation, administration, change management.
• Serve as primary contracts contact for programs and customers, including U.S. Government and commercial clients.
• Apply expertise in FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, CAS and various contract types; mentor staff.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Government contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Graduate degree

13+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Senior Manager, Contracts

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts 01060

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule

Management Experience: Required

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Security Clearance: Active U.S. Secret clearance required

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Contracts to lead and develop a team of contracts professionals supporting a growing Acoustic Systems Portfolio within the aerospace and defense industry.

This senior leadership role will manage large, complex contractual initiatives that are strategically important to the organization. The successful candidate will oversee the full contract lifecycle, including RFP review, risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management, and customer contract activities.

The Senior Manager will serve as the primary contracts point of contact for assigned programs and portfolio activities, working with internal stakeholders and external customers, including U.S. Government and commercial customers.

This position requires a recognized contracts professional with extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, CAS, and multiple contract types. The individual must demonstrate strong negotiation capabilities, sound business judgment, leadership experience, and the ability to guide a team through complex contractual and business challenges.

The ideal candidate will have an established defense industry contracts background, an active U.S. Secret security clearance, and the ability to work onsite in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field with 9+ years of prior related experience, OR
• Graduate degree with 7+ years of prior related experience, OR
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of prior related experience.

Defense Contracts Experience

• Minimum 6+ years of experience with applicable defense and government contracting regulations, including:
  • FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation.
  • DFARS – Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
  • ITAR – International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
  • EAR – Export Administration Regulations.
  • CAS – Cost Accounting Standards.
• Experience with a wide range of contract types and contractual efforts, including:
  • Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF).
  • Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
  • Incentive Fee (IF).
  • Award Fee (AF).
  • Development contracts.
  • Production contracts.
  • Engineering services contracts.
  • Commercial and non-commercial contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating contract terms and conditions with commercial and U.S. Government customers.
• Experience with FAR Part 15 competitive negotiations.
• Proven ability to negotiate favorable business outcomes.
• Experience engaging with senior organizational leaders and influential stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience mentoring, leading, and training junior contracts staff.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in complex cross-functional business environments.
• NCMA certification preferred:
  • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM).
  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM).
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM).