Contracts Manager

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. 

Amentum is seeking a Contracts Manager to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading contract negotiations, ensuring regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead contract development, negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management for a variety of contracts.
• Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and contract performance.
• Advise management on complex contractual matters, including limitation of liability, terminations, payment terms, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with the Program Management Office to understand and support operational requirements and objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and milestones; manage contract amendments, renewals, file management, and closeout procedures.
• Oversee contract administration activities to maximize profitability and accelerate cash collection.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage contract activities to ensure proper acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Operations and Business Management teams to track and accurately report project costs, schedules, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in proposal development, with an emphasis on reviewing terms and conditions, assessing risk, and developing pricing strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contract status, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and terminations.
• Ensure timely and accurate contract execution through proactive communication and coordination.
• Analyze and interpret federal procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records within the organization’s electronic contract management system.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to promote continuous improvement and high performance.
• Manage multiple task orders across various contract types, including Time & Materials and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Oversee contract closeout activities.
• Support Amentum’s goals, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive contract and customer information.
• Participate in audits, internal reviews, and other compliance activities as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in a DOD OCONUS contract environment, with at least five (5) years of experience supporting government contracts in a government or defense contracting environment with an  emphasis in Base Operations Support Services and a working knowledge in contract administration, subcontracts, purchasing, document control, and/or pricing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an austere or multinational environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contract types:  Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time and Material, Federal Schedule, and more.
• Successfully complete pre-deployment training and all required medical exams, tests and vaccinations etc., as applicable.
• Must be familiar with government programs and requirements.
• Must be in possession of a valid U.S. passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass the PACOM medical contract requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualification

• Familiarization with Department (Navy) acquisition facilities management policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in offices, industrial warehouses, ports, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

 Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.

This position is contingent upon contract award.