Strategic Government Contracts Lead

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and customer requirements. You will partner with Program Management, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to support program execution and risk management.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, negotiating with U.S. government agencies and prime contractors, drafting terms, managing amendments and closeouts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive contract management experience, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex government contracts
• Ability to interpret legal language and translate contractual requirements into actionable guidance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Active or ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, which requires US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including proposal review, contract negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout
• Lead contract negotiations with U.S. Government agencies and prime contractors
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, ITAR/EAR, and other applicable regulations
• Review and analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), statements of work (SOWs), terms and conditions, and other contractual documents
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms, amendments, change orders and subcontracts
• Serve as the primary contracts point of contact for assigned programs and customers
• Partner with Program Management to monitor contract performance, scope, schedule, funding, and deliverables
• Support audits and compliance reviews (e.g., DCAA, DCMA) as required
• Maintain accurate contract files and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contractual obligations and compliance matters

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract negotiations

Communication skills

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

NCMA certification (CPCM/CFCM/CCCM)

Tools

Contract管理系统

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and customer requirements. You will partner with Program Management, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to support program execution and risk management.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, negotiating with U.S. government agencies and prime contractors, drafting terms, managing amendments and closeouts, and