Program Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Contract & Subcontract Operations

• Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts and subcontracts, teaming agreements, and consulting arrangements

• Draft, assess, negotiate, and manage subcontract agreements and modifications

• Convert prime agreement requirements into actionable subcontract frameworks

• Maintain records of subcontracts, deliverables, milestones, and commercial terms

• Ensure Milestone & Invoice Readiness

• Develop and manage tools for milestone tracking and contract execution

• Coordinate the development of acceptance packages across technical, program, and finance stakeholders

• Create invoice-support packages and readiness documentation

• Identify and highlight contractual and compliance risks, such as ambiguous terms, flow-down gaps, undocumented scope changes, and potential invoice or acceptance exposure before they escalate into program or legal issues

• Maintain documentation that is ready for audits and submissions

• Build Scalable Contract Operations

• Design templates, trackers, governance processes, and escalation pathways

• Develop processes that align with the current state of the program while establishing a foundation for future growth

• Enhance discipline around contract execution without hindering delivery

• Set standards for documentation, reporting, and contract governance

• Function independently and effectively without predefined playbooks, established predecessors, or a dedicated contracts team to delegate tasks to

• Support Program Leadership

• Conduct assessments of change impacts and analyze modifications

• Develop actionable recommendations for leadership consideration

• Assist with customer communications, clarification requests, and issue resolution

• Escalate complex issues along with facts, options, and suggested courses of action

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in administering and negotiating contracts and subcontracts within a U.S. defense contracting context

• Skilled in drafting, redlining, and negotiating contract language

• Experience in translating prime contract requirements into subcontract flow-downs

• Background in supporting milestone-based deliverables and contract execution

• Capability to establish lightweight, repeatable processes in fast-paced or developing environments

• Ability to work independently within a matrixed organization

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, making sound decisions without complete information, and adapting as the program evolves

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, fully covered by the employer for you and your family

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), subject to manager approval

• Flexible work environment allowing you to manage your own workday

• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave