Contracts Manager

Job Summary/Company:

Sparks Group, partnered with a security and defense organization, is in search of a seasoned leader to oversee a team of contract professionals dedicated to complex hardware development and production initiatives. This role requires a balance of direct portfolio management, team mentorship, and strategic partnership with program leadership to ensure programs successfully transition from development into full-scale production. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience to include leading a small team. If you’re seeking a new opportunity apply now!

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a team of contract administrators, providing review, approval, and oversight for all department work products
• Act as the primary escalation point for contractual hurdles, delivery challenges, and high-level customer concerns
• Provide strategic risk assessments and lead the capture and proposal process, including RFP analysis, cost volume support, and complex negotiations
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring precise interpretation of delivery, inspection, and acceptance requirements across development and production phases
• Maintain rigorous compliance and governance by ensuring all activities align with federal regulations, agency supplements, and internal policies
• Partner with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and supply chain to balance cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives

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Qualifications/Background Profil

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in U.S. government contract administration, negotiation, and risk management
• Proven leadership background, including experience coaching and developing talent within a contract-focused team
• Deep expertise in hardware-centric programs, specifically regarding delivery, inspection, and acceptance standards
• Strong command of federal contracting frameworks, including FAR/DFARS and various contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-type)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree or NCMA certification preferred)
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Deltek Costpoint and ServiceNow is a distinct advantage