Aston Carter
Overview
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Contracts Manager
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Aston Carter . The position involves managing the administration of assigned contracts, including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to protect the company’s contractual posture. It includes overseeing proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The role also involves identifying legal or contractual issues, developing solutions, and providing guidance to management on resolving complex issues while supporting the objectives of the assigned program areas.
Responsibilities Ensure the company’s proprietary interests are protected and that policy is followed for processes such as the review chain for reports, papers, and articles.
Review agreements, evaluate documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if minimum requirements are met.
Assist in reviewing agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies.
Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
Review solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected.
Act as the primary contact for contracts activities and issues.
Represent the company with customers, potential customers, and government representatives as needed.
Collaborate with management in the development of new business or expansion of existing business opportunities.
Remain current on government/commercial laws, regulations, and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.
Manage planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of required management and professional talent.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts and special agreements.
Equivalent experience in lieu of education may be considered.
Demonstrated detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of government/commercial contract administration principles, concepts, and practices.
Comprehensive contract management and leadership skills.
Detail-oriented, with extensive experience in reviewing, recommending changes, and negotiating contract and special agreement terms and conditions.
Exceptional written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations including FAR and FAR supplements.
Ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned projects and/or programs.
Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective interface with other departments, management levels, staff, customers, and government representatives.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.
Work Environment
The work environment requires a professional and collaborative setting where communication and leadership skills are essential. The role may involve extended hours and travel as needed to meet contractual obligations and company goals.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, California.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year. Eligible for relocation; details to be provided by the manager.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specializing in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our recruiting expertise and network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any protected characteristic. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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Join to apply for the
Contracts Manager
role at
Aston Carter . The position involves managing the administration of assigned contracts, including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to protect the company’s contractual posture. It includes overseeing proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The role also involves identifying legal or contractual issues, developing solutions, and providing guidance to management on resolving complex issues while supporting the objectives of the assigned program areas.
Responsibilities Ensure the company’s proprietary interests are protected and that policy is followed for processes such as the review chain for reports, papers, and articles.
Review agreements, evaluate documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if minimum requirements are met.
Assist in reviewing agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies.
Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
Review solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected.
Act as the primary contact for contracts activities and issues.
Represent the company with customers, potential customers, and government representatives as needed.
Collaborate with management in the development of new business or expansion of existing business opportunities.
Remain current on government/commercial laws, regulations, and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.
Manage planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of required management and professional talent.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts and special agreements.
Equivalent experience in lieu of education may be considered.
Demonstrated detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of government/commercial contract administration principles, concepts, and practices.
Comprehensive contract management and leadership skills.
Detail-oriented, with extensive experience in reviewing, recommending changes, and negotiating contract and special agreement terms and conditions.
Exceptional written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations including FAR and FAR supplements.
Ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned projects and/or programs.
Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective interface with other departments, management levels, staff, customers, and government representatives.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.
Work Environment
The work environment requires a professional and collaborative setting where communication and leadership skills are essential. The role may involve extended hours and travel as needed to meet contractual obligations and company goals.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, California.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year. Eligible for relocation; details to be provided by the manager.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specializing in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our recruiting expertise and network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any protected characteristic. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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