Senior Contracts Manager (Active Security Clearance)
Location: Western Massachusetts
Our client is seeking an experienced Manager to lead our Contracts organization supporting a growing product line. This is a high-visibility role for a recognized contracts expert who will manage large, complex programs of strategic importance.
What You'll Do
Lead a team of contracts professionals, providing guidance and strategic direction across the full contract lifecycle — RFP review, risk assessment, proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration. Drive complex negotiation strategies to mitigate risk, resolve high-stakes contracting issues, and serve as the primary contracts point of contact, internally and externally,.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree + 9 years of Contracts, Subcontracts or Acquisitions experience, Graduate degree + 7 years, or 13 years in lieu of a degree
- 6+ years working in the defense and space sector (or similar) with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS across varied contract types (CPFF, FFP, IDIQ, etc.)
- Active Secret clearance
- Ability to travel as needed
Nice to Have
Government and commercial negotiation experience (FAR Part 15), NCMA certification (CFCM/CPCM/CCCM), and a track record mentoring junior staff.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 9 years of Contracts, Subcontracts, or Acquisitions experience
- Graduate degree and 7 years of Contracts, Subcontracts, or Acquisitions experience, or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- 6 or more years of experience in the defense and space sector or a similar industry
- Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS, and varied contract types including CPFF, FFP, and IDIQ
- Active Secret security clearance
- Ability to travel as needed
- Government and commercial negotiation experience, including FAR Part 15
- NCMA certification such as CFCM, CPCM, or CCCM
- Experience mentoring junior staff
What We Do
The Maven Group, LLC is an IT and engineering recruiting firm based in Apex, NC, that places direct-hire and contract professionals across mission-critical roles. It sources talent for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, specializing in cybersecurity, network engineering, data science, cloud, and systems positions. Although headquartered in North Carolina, the firm's client base spans major U.S. technology centers. They recruit nationwide.
