Strategic Government Contracts Manager

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. You will partner with Sales, leadership, customers, and internal teams to manage contractual risk and compliance across defense and aerospace markets.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS/DPAS/ITAR and excellent negotiation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills to support ACT’s growth and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Experience managing U.S. government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and export-control requirements.
• Proven contract negotiation and risk-management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, modifications, and closeout activities.
• Partner with Sales during the proposal and pre-award process.
• Advise leadership on contractual requirements, risks, and business impacts.
• Manage customer correspondence and resolve contractual issues.
• Oversee FAR, DFARS, DPAS, ITAR, EAR, and government flow-down requirements.
• Manage NDAs, subcontracts, customer certifications, and required deliverables.
• Maintain compliant contract and government property systems.
• Lead and develop assigned contracts staff.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Government contracting

Communication

Project prioritization

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 government and commercial contracts. You will partner with Sales, leadership, customers, and internal teams to manage contractual risk and compliance across defense and aerospace markets.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS/DPAS/ITAR and excellent negotiation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills to support ACT’s growth and regulatory adherence.