Contract Manager

We are seeking a mid-level Contract Manager to support increased contract volume across government, customer commercial, and supplier agreements. This role is focused on execution, throughput, and workload relief supporting government and commercial and supplier contracts. You will independently manage contract review and negotiations, helping reduce cycle times, clear backlog, and improve overall workflow efficiency.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can own work end-to-end, apply sound judgment within established frameworks, and keep contracts moving without heavy oversight. Key Responsibilities Contract Ownership & Execution Own and manage contracts through the full lifecycle: intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, and close-out Draft, review, and negotiate customer, supplier, and service agreements using standard templates and playbooks Handle a high volume of medium-complexity contracts, ensuring timely turnaround and quality output Proactively drive contracts forward by coordinating inputs, resolving comments, and managing timelines Government Contracting Support Support government contracting workflows including solicitation responses, representations, and certifications Review and apply standard terms Identify risks and escalate appropriately Help manage compliance-related documentation and contract requirements Commercial & Supplier Contracting Independently manage customer commercial and supplier agreements Review contract terms, identify deviations from standards, and propose practical alternatives Partner with supplier managers, sales, and legal to resolve issues and close contracts efficiently Balance speed and risk to support business timelines Risk Management & Decision-Making Identify contractual risks and apply pre-approved fallback positions and playbooks Escalate non-standard or high-risk issues appropriately Ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and risk tolerance Operational Impact & Throughput Help reduce backlog and improve contract turnaround times Support workload balancing across the team by taking ownership of assigned work Maintain accurate contract records and ensure documentation is organized and audit-ready Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability Collaboration Act as a key liaison between legal, business stakeholders, procurement, and sales Provide clear, practical communication on contract status, risks, and next steps Work closely with Joe and Bill to relieve bandwidth constraints and keep work progressing Qualifications Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience 3 6 years of contract management experience in a corporate or in-house legal environment Experience handling commercial and/or supplier contracts independently Exposure to government contracting (FAR/DFARS familiarity helpful but not required) Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and risk assessment Proven ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work What We re Looking For (Critical to Success) Execution-focused: gets contracts across the finish line without over-engineering Comfortable owning work with moderate complexity and minimal oversight Able to balance speed and risk in a practical, business-oriented way Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously Clear communicator who can work across functions and keep stakeholders aligned Team player who can step in and immediately add capacity where needed Nice to Have Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools Contract management certification (CPCM, CCCM, etc.) Background supporting both government and commercial contracting environments All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.