A Contracts Manager reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients, suppliers or subcontractors. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Manages contract changes and contract record keeping.
$163, 000 -$216,000 Astrion is seeking a Contract Program Manager to provide senior leadership for a major DoW business-unit program supporting the
AIR FORCE
customer. This role is responsible for overall contract execution, operational leadership, financial performance, customer satisfaction, compliance, and growth across a large program supporting approximately 300 full-time employees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of government contracting experience supporting AIR FORCE, DoD, or similar federal customers. 5+ years leading programs, portfolios, or P&L operations. Experience managing $15M-$50M+ programs. Experience leading large distributed teams (75+ personnel preferred). Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, T&M). Proven experience managing staffing, subcontractors, risk, cost, schedule, and customer relationships. U.S. citizenship required. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain. Ability to travel as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Master's degree. Prior
AIR FORCE
program leadership. PMP, PgMP, or DAWIA certification. Capture/proposal leadership experience. CPARS, award-fee, QA, and subcontract management experience. Experience standing up new programs and leading organizational change.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide overall leadership for program execution, P&L, staffing, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction. Lead financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and profitability. Manage customer and prime contractor relationships. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, FAR/DFARS, security, and company policies. Lead program reviews, reporting, risk management, and corrective actions. Oversee staffing, workforce development, performance management, and succession planning. Support business development, capture, recompetes, and proposal activities. Drive operational excellence, process improvement, and continuous program performance. Coordinate with Finance, HR, Contracts, Pricing, Operations, and Business Development. Support audits and maintain accurate program documentation #CJ #LI-AD1 #
