Senior Specialist 3 - Contract Management

Overview

This role is for a Senior Contracts Manager within the organization’s Propulsion and Additive Technologies (P&AT) Contracts organization. The position manages a mixed portfolio covering civil and U.S. Government contracts and oversees the full contract lifecycle—from proposal strategy and negotiation through award, execution, and sustainment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business teams on customer relationships, regulatory compliance, contract terms, negotiation strategy, and scope management.

This role is location-flexible, but working hours must align with Eastern Time business hours. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contracts subject matter expert supporting all phases of the program lifecycle, including proposal, negotiation, award, and post-award execution.
• Manage commercial issues, customer relationships, change management, claims, and disputes.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and civil and government customers for contractual matters, including contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Provide end-to-end contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts, including:
  • Drafting and reviewing contract terms and conditions
  • Leading negotiations
  • Advising internal stakeholders on contract risk and compliance
• Coordinate with internal functional owners (finance, program management, engineering, sales, and legal) to align contractual commitments with program execution.
• Support solicitation assessment, including:
  • FAR/DFARS compliance
  • Export control considerations (ITAR/EAR)
  • Other business, legal, and compliance risks and associated mitigation strategies
• Monitor contract compliance throughout the contract lifecycle to ensure performance obligations, deliverables, and reporting requirements are met.
• Participate in special projects as assigned, including process improvement initiatives across the contracts organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. A Juris Doctor or advanced degree in business, contract management, or a related field is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in contract formation and execution across civil, U.S. Government, and international contracting environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with particular emphasis on:
  • Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items)
  • Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Preferred Qualifications / Desired Characteristics

• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts for both civil/commercial and U.S. Government military customers.
• Experience briefing stakeholders, including cross-functional team members and functional leadership, on contract status, risk, and compliance matters.
• Ability to work effectively across international and domestic business contexts, including time zone coordination and cross-cultural business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations on high-value or high-risk contracts.
• Ability to work independently and cohesively with teams.
• Prior experience as a U.S. Government contracting officer or in a similar military/government contracting role.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships.
• Ability to manage projects and assignments within tight deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $131,000 - $145,000
• Specific pay offered may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission based on the plan.
• Expected closing date: September 4th, 2026.

Benefits include

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave
• Disability insurance and life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Location / Work Authorization

• Remote position; working hours must align with Eastern Time business hours.
• Relocation assistance provided: No

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the ability to prove U.S. Person status as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or having been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Employment is also conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.