Senior Contracts Manager

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Bid Analysis, Business Development, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Change Management, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cross-Functional, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Compliance Regulations, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Management, Government Contracts, Import/Export Compliance, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Strategic Planning, Time & Materials (T&M) Contract, Time Management, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field (Masters or JD preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in government contracting, preferably within the defense industry
  • Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition processes
  • OTA experience
  • Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and subcontracts
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines
  • Experience supporting DoD or other federal agencies preferred
  • Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and T&M contract types
  • Familiarity with export compliance (ITAR/EAR)
  • Knowledgeable in trade compliance
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities

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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead the administration, negotiation, and compliance with complex government contracts. This role is critical in ensuring adherence to federal regulations while supporting program execution and business objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in U.S. government contracting, strong business acumen, and the ability to partner cross-functionally in a fast-paced defense environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of government contracts, including proposal support, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout
  • Interpret and ensure compliance with federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and other agency-specific requirements
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to program managers, finance, legal, and executive leadership on contractual matters
  • Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) and develop compliant and competitive responses
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and modifications
  • Identify and mitigate contractual risks; develop strategies to protect company interests
  • Manage contract changes, claims, and disputes in coordination with legal counsel
  • Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and audit readiness (e.g., DCMA/DCAA audits)
  • Mentor junior contracts staff and contribute to process improvements and best practices
  • Support business development efforts, including capture strategy and proposal reviews

About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/