DoD/USG Defense Contracts Manager — Strategic Negotiations

Albany International Corp.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee USG and DoD subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, mitigating risk, and guiding contract execution from proposal through closeout.

This role requires expertise in FAR/DFARS and strong negotiation skills to protect company interests. You will lead negotiations, administer contracts across lifecycles, monitor funding and delivery, and advise program leadership on risk, strategy, and compliance to protect company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive contract management experience supporting DoD and USG defense contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and USG acquisition lifecycle.
• Proven ability to analyze risk, negotiate terms, and manage high-value defense contracts.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with DoD customers.
• Leadership capabilities, including mentoring, advising, or implementing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solicitations and contract modifications, identifying contractual terms, conditions, and business risks.
• Develop and review contract language to ensure compliance with policy, FAR/DFARS, DoD and USG requirements.
• Prepare compliant proposals in coordination with program and functional teams.
• Lead or support negotiations with customers to secure favorable terms that protect company interests.
• Administer contracts throughout the lifecycle, from award through closeout.
• Ensure contracts accurately reflect negotiated terms, scope, and requirements.
• Monitor funding, performance obligations, delivery schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Manage contract modifications, REAs, and claims, including submittal and negotiation.
• Safeguard company proprietary information, technical data, and intellectual property rights.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on DoD and USG contracting for program leadership and management.
• Represent the company in direct contractual communication with customers, both written and verbal.
• Support financial reporting, including contract value management and quarterly reporting obligations.
• Mentor team members, drive process improvements, and promote contracting best practices.
• Lead contract closeout activities, including final deliverables, disposition of government property, and financial reconciliation.
• Maintain official contract files in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company policy.

Skills

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Leadership

DoD contracting

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field

Job description

Albany International Corp. seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee USG and DoD subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, mitigating risk, and guiding contract execution from proposal through closeout.

This role requires expertise in FAR/DFARS and strong negotiation skills to protect company interests. You will lead negotiations, administer contracts across lifecycles, monitor funding and delivery, and advise program leadership on risk, strategy, and compliance to protect company