Senior Manager, Contracts Administration

Astreya

. Negotiate, structure, and/or administer contractual documents establishing business relationships with vendors, customers, and/or partners .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and compliance, with a strong ability to lead teams and develop strategic objectives. Proficient in analyzing complex contracts and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

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Contract NegotiationCompliance AnalysisTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationPolicy DevelopmentOperational PlanningData AnalysisContract WritingRegulatory ComplianceProblem SolvingTechnical SupportDocument ManagementTraining Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPublic RelationsLogic and ReasoningRelationship ManagementAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Vendor ManagementGovernment SpecificationsProcurementBusiness ObjectivesContractual Documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate, structure, and/or administer contractual documents establishing business relationships with vendors, customers, and/or partners
Work with sales, service, and legal teams to structure contracts
Analyze contracts for compliance with company policy, government specifications, and other requirements
Establish operational objectives and work plans and delegate assignments to subordinates
Review other managers’ objectives to determine operational success
Develop, modify, and execute company policies affecting immediate and potentially company-wide operations
Confer with procurement staff, legal staff, and management on legal matters
Inspect and review contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Develop short- and long-term strategies and goals for assigned contract administration
Lead the work of others
Conduct training on complex contracting issues of statewide significance when required
Oversee contract documents and ensure management understands and authorizes terms involving multiple statewide contracting programs
Oversee development, writing, revision, and preparation of complex contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procedures, forms, related documents, provisions, and reports
Oversee maintenance, updating, and compilation of contract data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics, procurement documents, and revisions
Oversee routine and unique correspondence
Oversee administration of complex agreements and contracts
Provide advanced technical and administrative support, including reviewing and processing contracts, answering questions, assisting stakeholders, and handling complaints and discrepancies involving contracts, billing, payment, and warrants
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 8+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to interact regularly with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers
Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations without damaging the relationship
Ability to communicate effectively
Logic and reasoning skills to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make decisions supporting business objectives and goals
Public relations skills for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
Ability to lead, assign, review, and monitor the work of others
Ability to analyze complex business, technical, and managerial problems and develop, recommend, and implement effective solutions
Ability to perform office-related tasks, including prolonged sitting or standing
Ability to move from place to place within an office environment
Ability to use a computer
Ability to communicate effectively
Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers