Senior Government Contracts Leader

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Profit sharing

PTO & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of our government and commercial contracts, from pre-award negotiations through closeout. This role partners with Sales, leadership, customers, and internal teams to manage contractual risk and compliance.

You will oversee FAR/DFARS/DPAS/ITAR/EAR flow-downs, NDAs, subcontracts, and government property systems, while leading a contracts staff. ITAR requirements restrict applicants to U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Experience managing U.S. government contracts and export controls.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DPAS, ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Proven negotiation and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, modifications, and closeout.
• Partner with Sales during proposals and pre-award activities.
• Advise leadership on contractual requirements, risks, and business impacts.
• Manage customer correspondence and resolve contractual issues.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Risk management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of our government and commercial contracts, from pre-award negotiations through closeout. This role partners with Sales, leadership, customers, and internal teams to manage contractual risk and compliance.

You will oversee FAR/DFARS/DPAS/ITAR/EAR flow-downs, NDAs, subcontracts, and government property systems, while leading a contracts staff. ITAR requirements restrict applicants to U.S.