Technical Contracts Manager

Safarilan; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Technology in Casper, WY is seeking a hands-on Contract Manager to draft, execute and oversee the full contract lifecycle for military and international programs. You will lead planning, testing coordination, and ensure compliance across multiple contract milestones.

Ideal candidates have DoD contract experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders while maintaining meticulous records and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and executing DoD or similar government contracts.
• Hands-on in every stage of the contract lifecycle from award to close-out.
• Ability to track contract dates and milestones.
• Interfaces effectively with inspectors and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, execute and manage the contract lifecycle from award to close-out.
• Coordinate testing iterations and documentation planning.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with terms.
• Prepare reports on contract performance for senior managers.
• Maintain and update contracts per evolving regulations.
• Communicate status to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Project

Configuration management systems

Government contracting software

Job description

Overview

At Defense Technology, we routinely bid and win large military or international contracts to develop, manufacture, and deliver various less lethal products and ammunition. In order to seamlessly execute contracts once they are won, we are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience managing and executing technical contracts. The candidate must be hands-on in every stage of the contract lifecycle, from execution planning to First Article/Lot Acceptance testing through production, with the ability to lead a team to complete contract milestones. Experience with Department of Defense contracts and procurement, Performance Specifications, non-conformances and corrective action plans, and the Engineering Change and Request for Deviation processes are a plus.

Objectives of this role

• Draft, execute and manage the entire contract lifecycle, from award to close-out
• Coordinate military testing iterations and the associated planning, documentation, and reporting
• Perform periodic reviews of the contracts in place and provide resolution services whenever a situation arises
• Modifying and maintaining equipment and weapon platforms needed to complete testing
• Handle configuration management for the contract

Responsibilities

• Draft, monitor and review contracts across various verticals and scales
• Provide essential contract management services, by resolving conflicts, providing legal advice and renewing and redrafting contracts
• Supervise the performance of the contract and work towards compliance with the terms and conditions mentioned in it
• Prepare reports and documentation on the contract performance and run them by the senior contract manager (if any)
• Update and revise contracts as per the dynamic national legal regulations
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the status of the contracts

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (science, engineering, or technical) or equivalent experience
• Experience with Department of Defense (or similar) contract execution
• Prior experience working as a contract manager or a related job role
• Ability to track important contract dates and milestones
• Effectively interfaces with Government or Customer inspectors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Ability to multi-task
• Cultivating engagement of workforce

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience with technical project management
• Experience with test instrumentation, technical specifications, and technical data packages
• Knowledge of configuration management systems
• Working knowledge of project management systems or software (MS Project)
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Experience working with Confidential Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Responds to requests from internal departments and makes sure all contracts are drafted and executed promptly and correctly.
• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels.