DOD Contracts Manager

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a DOD Contracts Manager to provide hybrid in-person/work-from-home guidance on contract management and policy compliance for our business units and project teams in Chantilly, VA. You will initiate, track, and monitor contract changes, deliverables, communications, and risks while maintaining documentation.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR, government contracting, and cradle-to-grave contract experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of FAR and Federal Contracts.
• 7+ years of DFAR experience.
• Cradle-to-grave contracts and risk management.
• Ability to present to Executives and Contracting Officers.
• 7 years of contract management experience including negotiations.
• 4 years of experience in a government contracting environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced workload environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Identify risks and issues, suggesting alternatives that lead to the best solutions.
• Review and manage contractual obligations to ensure all terms and conditions are met.
• Prepare and disseminate information regarding proposals, contract status, compliance, and modifications.
• Advise on strategic direction, contract interpretation, and consequences of action/inaction.
• Proactively resolve issues and disputes to minimize potential litigation and protect our client's reputation.
• Act as a liaison between the client, project team, business unit, and Legal to address all legal and contractual matters efficiently.
• Implement contract management processes.
• Inform the project team of contract requirements and monitor compliance.
• Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes.
• Achieve a reasonable understanding of our clients major business areas to effectively communicate with project Senior Executives and provide relevant advice.
• Provide training to Contract Management or program personnel as needed.

Skills

Contract administration

FAR experience

DFAR experience

Executive communication

Negotiations

Govt contracting

Cradle-to-grave

Risk management

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated DOD Contracts Manager who will provide hybrid (in-person/work from home) advice to our business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. This role involves initiating, tracking, and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, and risks, while maintaining associated documentation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.


• Identify risks and issues, suggesting alternatives that lead to the best solutions.


• Review and manage contractual obligations to ensure all terms and conditions are met.


• Prepare and disseminate information regarding proposals, contract status, compliance, and modifications.


• Advise on strategic direction, contract interpretation, and consequences of action/inaction.


• Proactively resolve issues and disputes to minimize potential litigation and protect our client's reputation.


• Act as a liaison between the client, project team, business unit, and Legal to address all legal and contractual matters efficiently.


• Implement contract management processes.


• Inform the project team of contract requirements and monitor compliance.


• Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes.


• Achieve a reasonable understanding of our clients major business areas to effectively communicate with project Senior Executives and provide relevant advice.


• Provide training to Contract Management or program personnel as needed.

Essential Skills

• Contracts administration expertise.


• Familiarity with FAR and Federal Contracts.


• 7+ years of DFAR experience.


• Bachelors Degree is required.


• Experience in cradle-to-grave contracts and risk management.


• Ability to present to Executives and Contracting Officers.


• 7 years of contract management experience including negotiations.


• 4 years of experience in a government contracting environment.


• Experience managing in a fast-paced workload environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAR.


• Experience in a government contracting environment.

Work Environment

This position requires the ability to work in a remote environment, with the need to be present in either Chantilly or Arlington for executive meetings quarterly. The work environment is fast-paced and requires effective communication and interaction with various stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chantilly, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $74.51/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.