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Systems Products and Solutions

Contracts Manager

Systems Products and Solutions, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Description

Senior Contracts Manager – Tactical Leadership in DoD Contracting

Location:

Huntsville, Alabama

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Clearance Level:

Secret (Active or Obtainable)

About the Mission

As a premier defense contractor supporting top-tier DoD initiatives, we move fast, think strategically, and deliver relentlessly. Our contracts team isn’t just a support function—it’s a frontline unit that keeps missions compliant, funded, and firing on all cylinders.

What You'll Command

This isn’t contract administration—it’s operational strategy. You’ll own the cradle-to-closeout cycle on high-value, high-visibility contracts and be the linchpin between our programs and the federal government.

Lead contract negotiations with authority and tactical insight

Advise executives on FAR/DFARS compliance and regulatory warfare

Structure complex agreements: CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ

Develop subcontracting strategies that reinforce our mission readiness

Architect audit-proof files and CPSR-aligned systems

Mitigate risk like it's second nature—because in defense, it is

Drive rapid-fire improvements across processes and platforms

You Bring

Bachelor’s in business, Law, or a related field (JD/MBA welcome)

7+ years executing DoD contracts with technical mastery

CPCM Certification preferred

Mastery of FAR, DFARS, and the defense acquisition alphabet soup

Confident communicator, tough negotiator, and decisive strategist

Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)

CPSR veteran and compliance sharp-shooter

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ensure continuous improvement of the department within the Quality Management System (ISO 9001, AS9100) and assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

What You Get

Competitive pay that reflects elite performance

️ Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Flexible schedules that respect your time and talents

Tuition assistance and leadership development tracks

Culture built for contractors, not administrators

This is your chance to lead from the front. If you're looking for a role that blends technical expertise with operational impact, hit apply. Let’s get your boots on the ground—figuratively speaking—and take defense contracting to the next level.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

7 years: • 7+ years executing DoD contracts with technical mastery• Mastery of FAR, DFARS, and the defense acquisition alphabet soup

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