Senior Contracts Manager - Defense & DOD Programs

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid vacation/PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits (LT Care, Legal, ID

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Manager, Contracts to lead the contract administration team and actively manage a select portfolio of DOD and commercial contracts. You will guide risk analysis and provide feedback to Business Units, serving as a recognized authority in contract administration.

You will work with external customers and procurement personnel, developing processes and leading negotiations while ensuring compliance with ITAR, EAR, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (May be waived by the VP & General Counsel).
• Preferred degree in business administration, contract administration, economics, or law.
• 15+ years of functional experience using skill set.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• 15+ years of industry experience.
• Training Prerequisites (Within One Year of Taking Position): ESD; Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contract administration team on a day-to-day basis and administer a limited set of DOD and commercial contracts.
• Lead contract risk analysis and provide feedback to Business Unit.
• Serve as authority in contract administration to external stakeholders.
• Develop and formalize department processes and procedures.
• Lead or participate in complex negotiations ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Represent the company to external customer contracts and procurement personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Contract risk analysis

Team leadership

Independent work

Pricing strategies

Customer relationship

International contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/Law/Economics focus

15+ years industry experience

3-5 years management

Training prerequisites: ESD & Safety

Tools

FAR/DFAR/UCC knowledge

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Manager, Contracts to lead the contract administration team and actively manage a select portfolio of DOD and commercial contracts. You will guide risk analysis and provide feedback to Business Units, serving as a recognized authority in contract administration.

You will work with external customers and procurement personnel, developing processes and leading negotiations while ensuring compliance with ITAR, EAR, and internal policies.