Senior Defense Contracts Manager - FAR/DFARS Expert

Ultra Maritime; United States; A distancia; USD 117.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays and PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Ultra Maritime is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to independently manage the full lifecycle of complex U.S. Government and defense-related contracts. This role is highly customer-facing, requiring direct interaction with U.S.

Government customers and/or prime contractors. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of FAR and DFARS, strong negotiation, communications, and analytical skills, and the ability to present effectively at all levels of the organization.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive contracts experience supporting U.S. Government and/or defense programs in a customer-facing role.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and business judgment.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage the full contract lifecycle, including proposal support, negotiation of terms and conditions, contract administration, modifications, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary contracts interface with external customers, including U.S. Government contracting personnel and prime contractor customers.
• Lead and execute negotiations to achieve favorable business outcomes while ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Review, draft, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, modifications, NDAs, teaming agreements, REAs, and claims.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements.
• Support proposal development, including RFP/RFQ review, compliance matrices, and contractual volumes.
• Identify contractual risks and communicate clear recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare and deliver written materials and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contracts policies and procedures.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Law or related field

Descripción del empleo

Ultra Maritime is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to independently manage the full lifecycle of complex U.S. Government and defense-related contracts. This role is highly customer-facing, requiring direct interaction with U.S.

Government customers and/or prime contractors. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of FAR and DFARS, strong negotiation, communications, and analytical skills, and the ability to present effectively at all levels of the organization.