DoD Defense Contracts Manager

Ford

Dearborn (MI)

Hybrid

USD 116,000 - 218,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job leadership development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Defense Contract Manager to oversee cradle-to-grave management of federal contracts and subcontracts for defense vehicle programs. You will drive capture efforts, lead NDA and teaming activities, and ensure regulatory compliance with FAR/DFARS and OTA, interfacing with DoW personnel and Ford leadership.

The role demands 5+ years in DoD/federal contracts, strong negotiating ability, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of progressive DoD/federal contracts management experience.
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and OTA frameworks.
Experience negotiating complex defense-sector contracts and subcontracts.
U.S. citizenship required due to federal restrictions.

Responsibilities

Cradle-to-Grave Administration: Manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts for defense vehicle and engineering programs.
Proposal & Capture Support: Lead bid and proposal activities, including drafting NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and subcontracting frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and OTA regulations.
Stakeholder Interfacing: Primary point of contact for contractual matters with U.S. military customers, government agencies, and internal leadership.
Subcontractor & Supplier Management: Ensure compliant procurement procedures to manage supply chain risks.