Prime Contracts Manager

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
In-Office
150K-170K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage and negotiate prime customer contracts, ensure contractual compliance, coordinate with Operations, Legal, Risk and leadership, maintain customer qualification systems (e.g., Avetta), track expirations, draft advisory memoranda, and brief senior management. Develop contracting strategies and support onboarding, amendments, and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced, remote environment.
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Prime Contracts Manager

Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking talented individuals to support our Talent Acquisition efforts and help us attract top-tier candidates across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement, review, manage and oversee customer accounts including contracts, onboarding and other qualification activities.

  • Review, analyze, assess, and provide recommended revisions or courses of action related to prime customer agreements and other similar documentation.

  • Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications of certain contracts.

  • Draft memoranda and other similar correspondence to advise Operations and Project Control about procedures or activities they should consider implementing to maintain contractual compliance.

  • Route all assessments through the Director of Contracts for final review.

  • Route documentation for signature.

  • Maintain Avetta or similar systems for customer files including but not limited to updates to COI, questionnaires and certifications.

  • Ensure contractual requirements are executed and consistent with technical, program and performance (quality and delivery requirements)

  • Serve as liaison between Operations, Leadership, Legal, Risk and Contracts Management on all customer-related matters

  • Serve as subject matter expert on all matters regarding prime customer contracts.

  • Track expiration dates and coordinate with customers to ensure re-qualification, amendments or extensions are completed in a timely manner.

  • Develop, communicate, and implement contracting strategies in accordance with individual program objectives while maintaining strong program and customer relations.

  • Engage and communicate efficiently with internal stakeholders as necessary. 

  • Brief Director of Contracts and senior management on program contracts/subcontracts status.

  • Develop efficient solutions in a fast-pace working environment.

  • Engage in sourcing activities as needed

  • Coordinate with in-house counsel and Risk Management personnel as needed

  • Assist Director of Contracts in any other customer-related activities not enumerated herein

Qualifications

  • Education: Bar certification, Juris Doctorate, or Paralegal Certification strongly preferred.   A recognized degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent years of work experience required.

  • General Skills:

    • Experience in Legal Review, Contracts Management, quality Control or comparable skill sets that can translate into the role

    • Strong customer service and communication skills required.

    • Strong observation and decision-making skills.

    • Ability to organize and prioritize work.

    • General knowledge of MS Office (Excel) required. General knowledge of Smartsheets preferred.

    • Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

    • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

    • Must be able to work in a remote environment.

    • Must be eligible to work for any US Employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

We help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. 

       

Compensation Details:

$150,000 - $170,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

06/29/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Recognized degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent years of work experience
  • Experience in legal review, contracts management, or quality control
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Strong observation and decision-making skills
  • Ability to organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • General knowledge of MS Office (Excel)
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Ability to work in a remote environment
  • Must be eligible to work for any US employer without current or future visa sponsorship
  • Bar certification, Juris Doctorate, or Paralegal Certification
  • General knowledge of Smartsheet

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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