Senior Contracts Manager – Aerospace & Defense Programs

Spectrum Staffing Services; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company’s

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability and group term life

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration across the full lifecycle for complex aerospace and defense programs. You will coordinate with program teams, business development and leadership to manage proposals, negotiations and risk, ensuring compliant execution.

The role offers broad visibility, leadership responsibility and the chance to shape contracting strategy in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline; equivalent education and contract-management experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of directly relevant contracts experience, including senior-level exposure to U.S. Government/DoD prime contract administration or management.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, U.S. Government acquisition requirements and regulations; familiarity with OTAs preferred.
• Experience across multiple agreement and contract structures including firm-fixed-price, cost-type, commercial and non-commercial.
• Demonstrated contract drafting, interpretation and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate business and technical risk to leadership.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, organization and written/verbal presentation skills in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to build productive relationships across management, program teams, functional groups, customers and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Offimance applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiarity with additional project/database tools helpful.
• Federal contract management certification is a plus; international/commercial contracting, Foreign Military Sales or Direct Commercial Sales experience is also beneficial.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration from proposal development and review through award, modifications, ongoing execution and closeout for complex, multi-year agreements.
• Negotiate contract terms with government customers and industry partners, including pre-award and post-award matters.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and functional support to contracts professionals while helping resolve escalated contractual issues.
• Partner with program managers, business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to interpret contractual obligations, manage scope and address potential risk.
• Review agreements, terms and conditions for alignment with applicable regulations, contractual requirements and internal policies.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, business considerations and practical risk-mitigation approaches.
• Support proposal activity and ensure contract requirements are understood and incorporated into program execution.
• Prepare and deliver clear updates and briefings to senior stakeholders on significant contract matters and emerging issues.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Spectrum Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration across the full lifecycle for complex aerospace and defense programs. You will coordinate with program teams, business development and leadership to manage proposals, negotiations and risk, ensuring compliant execution.

The role offers broad visibility, leadership responsibility and the chance to shape contracting strategy in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. U.S.