Senior Contracts Manager – Government & Commercial Ops

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace, LLC is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contract management functions across commercial and defense activities. This role will involve managing the entire contract lifecycle, drafting, executing, and providing operational support, while ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401k match, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract management.
• Strong working knowledge of contract administration in defense environments.
• Ability to work effectively across finance, legal, and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting, review, and execution.
• Lead day-to-day contract administration activities.
• Train stakeholders on key contract clauses and compliance-sensitive provisions.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation support

Risk management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Contracts, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Ascent Aerospace, LLC is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contract management functions across commercial and defense activities. This role will involve managing the entire contract lifecycle, drafting, executing, and providing operational support, while ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401k match, and more.