What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at SPS?
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.
