Government Contracts Manager

Abtrex Industries, Inc

Government Contracts Manager responsible for overseeing compliance with government contracts and regulations in a collaborative environment. Managing contract negotiations and training on government contracting topics.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeTorrance • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work collaboratively with other business functions (such as sales, procurement and human resources) to assist the Company in achieving its business objectives while complying with the laws and regulations applicable to doing business with the US Government.
Establish, update and communicate Company policies and regulatory developments relating to government and non-governmental contract issues and compliance.
Serve as the primary resource to Account and Sales managers regarding interpretation of policies and developments as they relate to business and compliance issues; negotiation of government and commercial agreements.
Review all proposed federal contracts and subcontracts to ensure compliance with all terms including working with the sales team and if applicable the procurement team to ensure inclusion of only the applicable FAR and DFARS clauses.
Advise on and manage yearly FAR/DFARS certifications, questionnaires, and requests for information.
Prepare and conduct training on various government contracting topics.
Develop process, procedures and trainings aligned with Company’s Government Contract Policy, and government requirements.
Develop compliance processes for government projects and contracts including independently administer and monitor various types of contracts.
Ensure procurement properly flows down required FAR/DFARS clauses to subcontractors.
Assist the business with preparation of Commercial Item assertions and response to Request for Proposals on the supply of Non-Commercial Items.
Monitor updates to FAR/DFARS obligations and escalate any new compliance requirements within the Sector to ensure compliance including monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may affect Sector’s operations or opportunities.
Ensure company knowledge of, and compliance with, rated order obligations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year university
Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management
Minimum 2 years of experience working with FAR and DFARS regulations in a government contracting environment
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
BS in Business Administration, Law, or related field. A LLM or a JD is preferred
In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable federal procurement regulations.
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and administration skills.
Ability to interpret complex legal and contractual language and provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
Proven experience negotiating and administering government contracts, including fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts.
Experience working with government defense contracts or Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
Knowledge of contract management software and tools (e.g., IFS).
Solid understanding of the U.S. Governments Costs Accounting standards (CAS)
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or similar certification is preferred.
FAR/DFARS training or certification is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent 401k matching program
Paid holidays and vacation
Opportunities for career progression
Community engagement activities
Flexible schedules contingent upon role and location

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementFAR regulationsDFARS regulationscontract draftingcontract negotiationcontract administrationgovernment contractingcost-reimbursement contractsfixed-price contractstime-and-materials contracts

Soft Skills

attention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationinterpretation of legal languageguidance to stakeholdersproactive approachtraining development

Certifications

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)FAR/DFARS training or certification