Contracts Manager

Contracts ManagerThe Contracts Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of Government and commercial contracts in support of Ondas Sentinel programs. This role ensures compliance with applicable U.S. federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, other agency-specific requirements, and international regulations as applicable, while supporting business objectives through effective contract negotiation, administration, and risk mitigation.The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to contract execution. They bring deep knowledge of government contracting, excel at identifying and mitigating risk, and use effective negotiation and influence to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining regulatory compliance. Success in this role requires cross-functional collaboration across legal, finance, supply chain, and program management teams.Key responsibilities include leading the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, serving as the primary contracts interface with customers, prime contractors, and subcontractors, supporting proposal development, developing and implementing strategic negotiation plans, managing contract changes, modifications, claims, and dispute resolution, providing guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk exposure, and compliance requirements, partnering cross-functionally with Program Management, supporting audits and reviews, mentoring junior contracts professionals and program managers, and contributing to process improvements and best practices.Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field, minimum of 7–10 years of experience in government contracts management within the defense or aerospace industry, demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and U.S. Government contracting principles, experience managing prime contracts and subcontracts for DoD and/or Space/NASA programs, strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, Juris Doctor (JD), or relevant advanced degree, professional certification such as CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) or NCMA certification, experience with classified programs and handling controlled unclassified information (CUI), familiarity with international contracting (ITAR/EAR compliance), and experience working in a matrixed organization supporting multiple programs.