Senior Contracts Manager, DoD/Govt Programs

Cummings Aerospace Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager in Huntsville, AL to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and procurement for government and industry customers. The role serves as the primary contractual interface and reports to the CEO.

The position requires managing prime contracts, subcontracting, and risk processes, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and corporate standards while coordinating with program teams. Active security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• At least 8 years of experience with government contracting, preferably in DoD.
• Knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with Cost-Plus, Time and Material, and Fixed Price contracts.
• Ability to track and analyze contract financial data to assess risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate and execute prime contracts, subcontracts, and procurement actions in support of government and industry customers.
• Oversee contract performance for compliance to awarded contract, terms and conditions, regulations, legal standards.
• Perform continual contract reviews to ensure terms and conditions are met and compliant with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with Program Manager/Director regarding contract performance and changes to technical, cost or schedule requirements.
• Lead the execution and management of the Contract Risk process to mitigate corporate risk.

Skills

Contract management

DoD contracting

FAR/DFARS

Risk analysis

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cummings Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager in Huntsville, AL to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and procurement for government and industry customers. The role serves as the primary contractual interface and reports to the CEO.

The position requires managing prime contracts, subcontracting, and risk processes, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and corporate standards while coordinating with program teams. Active security clearance is required.