Contracts Manager

Job Title

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.

Qualifications/Background Profile

• 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.

This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Salary $120,000.00 to $160,000.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.