Manager, Contracts HWAD

Day & Zimmermann; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Manager, Contracts, HWAD to lead site-level contract administration in Hawthorne, NV. You will own compliance, required deliverables, and coordination with the U.S. Government Administrative Contracting Officer and program teams.

The role requires strong government contracting knowledge, risk assessment, and reporting oversight to ensure compliant program execution and timely resolution of contractual issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7+ years government contracts administration experience.
• Ability to obtain a government Secret Clearance.
• Prior experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. government contracting requirements and federal contract administration.
• Interpret contract terms, modifications, task orders, and proposal requirements into actionable guidance.
• Manage CDRL, CAR, CPAR, CMR and other contract reporting for accuracy and compliance.
• Assess impacts to cost, schedule, scope, and performance, coordinating cross-functional mitigation.
• Communicate with the U.S. Government Administrative Contracting Officer, customers, and teams.
• Prioritize actions and exercise independent judgment to support compliant program execution.

Skills

US government contracting

Contract administration

Risk assessment

Communication with government

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Job description

The Manager, Contracts, HWAD serves as the site-level contractual lead for the HWAD ProgramManagement Office, with accountability for contract administration, compliance execution,required customer deliverables, and coordination of contract-related actions across functionalteams. The role is the primary contractual point of contact with the U.S. GovernmentAdministrative Contracting Officer and provides contract guidance, risk assessment, andreporting oversight to support compliant program execution and timely resolution of
contractual issues.

This role is located in Hawthorne, NV.

Responsibilities

• Advanced working knowledge of U.S. government contracting requirements and federalcontract administration practices, including management of compliance obligations andrequired customer deliverables.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, modifications, task orders, and proposal requirements andtranslate them into clear actions, risks, and guidance for program, site, and corporatestakeholders.
• Ability to manage CDRL, CAR, CPAR, CMR, and other required contract reporting processes foraccuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ability to assess contractual impacts to scope, cost, schedule, and performance and coordinatecross-functional mitigation and resolution actions.
• Ability to communicate and manage contractual matters with the U.S. GovernmentAdministrative Contracting Officer, customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple contract actions and apply independent judgment and problemsolvingto support compliant program execution and effective customer relationships..

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Working knowledge of U.S. government contracting requirements and contract administrationpractices applicable to federal programs.
• Ability to interpret contractual terms and translate obligations, risks, and required actions intopractical guidance for program, site, and corporate stakeholders.
• Ability to assess contractual impacts to cost, schedule, scope, and performance and coordinatecross-functional mitigation and resolution actions.
• Ability to communicate contractual matters clearly with Government Contracting Officers,customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple contract actions, priorities, and records with accuracy, timeliness,and appropriate follow-through.
• Ability to apply analytical judgment and problem-solving to resolve contractual issues whilemaintaining compliance and effective customer relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Prior experience may substitute for degree. Required
• 7+ years Government contracts administration experience supporting federal programs, including responsibility for contract compliance, risk identification and resolution, and coordination with government and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain a governmentSecret Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $107,200.00 - $160,800.00 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

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