Senior Contracts Leader: FAR/DFARS Expert (On‑Site)

Crystal Group, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
On-Site Gym

Job summary

Crystal Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle, including complex solicitations and specialized proposals.

You will draft contracts, assess risk, and negotiate a wide range of agreements while ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, export laws, and company policies. As a key liaison among legal, finance, and business teams, you will resolve contract issues, guide strategic decisions, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, on-site setting

Qualifications

  • Must be a US Person (US Citizen or eligible for status).
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related legal field is required.
  • 6+ years of contract/administration experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire contract lifecycle for Crystal Group, including complex solicitations.
  • Draft, assess risk, negotiate a wide range of agreements, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS.
  • Lead contract reviews, mentor team members, and drive negotiations with internal and external partners.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and business teams to resolve contract issues and guide decisions.
  • Stay up-to-date on export laws and emerging regulations impacting government and international contracting.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communicatio
Ability to mentor small teams
Cross-functional collaboration
Risk assessment and negotiation
Time management and multitasking
Regulatory reading and interpretation
Process improvement
Attention to detail
Program management awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related legal field

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Crystal Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle, including complex solicitations and specialized proposals.

You will draft contracts, assess risk, and negotiate a wide range of agreements while ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, export laws, and company policies. As a key liaison among legal, finance, and business teams, you will resolve contract issues, guide strategic decisions, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, on-site setting

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