Manager, Contracts

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Patriot Spares Contracts Manager handling proposals and negotiations for U.S. Patriot Programs and product sustainment with cross-functional team collaboration.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be the Contracts lead for the development of proposals, negotiations, contractual agreements, contract execution, day-to-day administration.
Provide sound contract management communications to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies
Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract requirements.
Develop and enhance positive customer relationships for working contractual matters to resolution.
Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization.
Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results.
Domestic travel may be required (approximately once or twice per year).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration, Supply Chain Management / Administration
Experience with U.S. Government contracts including negotiations and / or pricing
Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) terms and conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contracts ManagementContract NegotiationContract ExecutionContractual Scope ManagementProposal Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship ManagementProblem Resolution