Position Overview
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing U.S. Government (USG) and DoD subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, mitigating risk, and driving successful contract execution from proposal through closeout.
This role requires expertise in FAR/DFARS, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership and senior management. The Contracts Manager will play a key role in proposal development, contract administration, and strategy for major defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal & Negotiation Support
- Analyze solicitations and contract modifications, identifying contractual terms, conditions, and business risks.
- Develop and review contract language to ensure compliance with company policy, FAR/DFARS, DoD and USG requirements.
- Prepare compliant proposals in coordination with program and functional teams.
- Lead or support negotiations with customers to secure favorable terms that protect company interests.
Contract Administration & Compliance
- Administer contracts throughout the lifecycle, from award through closeout.
- Ensure contracts accurately reflect negotiated terms, scope, and requirements.
- Monitor funding, performance obligations, delivery schedules, and reporting requirements.
- Manage contract modifications, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), and claims, including submittal and negotiation.
- Safeguard company proprietary information, technical data, and intellectual property rights.
Business Partnership & Leadership
- Serve as a subject matter expert on DoD and USG contracting for program leadership and management.
- Represent the company in direct contractual communication with customers, both written and verbal.
- Support financial reporting, including contract value management and quarterly reporting obligations.
- Mentor team members, drive process improvements, and promote contracting best practices.
Closeout & Records Management
- Lead contract closeout activities, including final deliverables, disposition of government property, and financial reconciliation.
- Maintain official contract files in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive contract management experience supporting DoD and U.S. Government (USG) defense contracts.
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and USG acquisition lifecycle.
- Proven ability to analyze risk, negotiate terms, and manage high-value defense contracts.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with DoD customers.
- Leadership capabilities, including mentoring, advising, or implementing best practices.
- Aerospace, defense, or DoD program contracting experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic/international) as required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive contract management experience supporting DoD and U.S. Government defense contracts
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and the U.S. Government acquisition lifecycle
- Experience analyzing risk, negotiating terms, and managing high-value defense contracts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage organizational leaders and DoD customers
- Leadership capabilities, including mentoring, advising, or implementing best practices
- Aerospace, defense, or DoD program contracting experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is commonly described as strong, with medical, dental, vision, and wellness or mental-health support noted. Feedback suggests this breadth is a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are viewed favorably, including a 401(k) match and company profit sharing. Feedback suggests these programs are core strengths of the offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO are frequently highlighted, with relatively quick eligibility or accrual in many roles. Some postings also describe generous vacation, sick time, and personal days.
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What We Do
Albany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company has two core businesses, Albany Machine Clothing
