Senior Contracts Manager, Defense & Government

Twenty-Six Defense; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible vacation & PTO

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits (LTC, Legal, IDT, P

Tricare Supplement available

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in Talladega, Alabama, is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead a contract team across the lifecycle, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with Program Management, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to balance risk and business objectives.

You will supervise a contract administration group handling DoD and commercial contracts, fostering talent, and maintaining high standards of quality and responsiveness across all

Qualifications

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write and edit business materials; a sample may be required.
• Strong analytical skills to identify business risks.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/UCC and ITAR/ EAR regulations.
• Ability to manage complex contracts and negotiate effectively.
• Experience with international contracting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract lifecycle from proposal through closeout.
• Supervise contract administration team; manage DoD and commercial contracts.
• Drive high levels of quality and responsiveness in all work.
• Provide pre-award and post-award contract administration leadership.
• Guide risk analysis and feedback to business units.
• Represent the company in external contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Develop and formalize departmental processes and procedures.
• Participate in complex negotiations; support program-level objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Writing samples

Analytical skills

FAR/DFARS/UCC knowledge

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Teamwork & collaboration

Independent work

Pricing strategy understanding

Complex agreements management

Customer/supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

BA in Business/Contract Administration/Law preferred

10+ years industry experience

ESD and safety training within 1 year

Tools

None listed

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense in Talladega, Alabama, is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead a contract team across the lifecycle, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with Program Management, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to balance risk and business objectives.

You will supervise a contract administration group handling DoD and commercial contracts, fostering talent, and maintaining high standards of quality and responsiveness across all