Senior Defense Contracts Strategist

Allison Transmission; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Tennessee seeks a Contracts Manager to lead defense contracting activities from negotiation to closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder communication. You will oversee complex terms, collaborate with prime contractors, and manage international engagements with a focus on risk mitigation.

The role interfaces with legal, finance, and program teams to deliver timely contractual outcomes while maintaining high standards of integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in defense contract management or equivalent.
• Experience with DoW and international prime contracting.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions across multiple contract types.
• Proficiency with CLM systems and Microsoft 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Defense contracting actions from contract negotiations through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with defense regulations and company requirements across functions.
• Serve as the official communication channel with external stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

DoW/FDARS knowledge

MS 365 proficiency

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Pre-Law, or Equivalent

MBA or JD (Preferred)

Tools

Power BI

CLM system

Microsoft 365

Job description

Allison Transmission in Tennessee seeks a Contracts Manager to lead defense contracting activities from negotiation to closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder communication. You will oversee complex terms, collaborate with prime contractors, and manage international engagements with a focus on risk mitigation.

The role interfaces with legal, finance, and program teams to deliver timely contractual outcomes while maintaining high standards of integrity and accuracy.