Contracts Manager

Raft

. Administer assigned contracts and subcontracts, including contract modifications, prime contract compliance, proposal preparation, and contract negotiation .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cradle to grave contract administration, including compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, and the ability to prepare competitive pricing strategies for government solicitations. Proficient in managing subcontracts and resolving disputes while adhering to contract policies and legal requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cradle To Grave Contract AdministrationGovernment Contracting ExperienceFAR And DFARS KnowledgeMicrosoft 365 ProficiencySubcontract Management

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationProposal PreparationCost AnalysisContract ComplianceContract ModificationsContract Performance MonitoringContract CloseoutsPre-Award Agreements DraftingRisk-Mitigating AssumptionsCompetitive Pricing Strategies

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsDispute ResolutionCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

UnanetMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government RegulationsContractual RightsPrime Contract ComplianceSubcontractor ManagementT&M ContractsLH ContractsCPFF ContractsCPAF ContractsCPIF ContractsFFP-LOE Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer assigned contracts and subcontracts, including contract modifications, prime contract compliance, proposal preparation, and contract negotiation
Review and edit contracts to ensure accurate contractual rights and obligations and interpret contract terms and conditions
Advise Raft leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and activities to resolve performance difficulties
Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations
Adhere to contract policies, procedures, operating practices, and performance standards
Respond to external government requests, disputes, and requirements
Help resolve disputes between prime and subcontractors
Facilitate contract closeouts and conduct contract diligence for group/corporate transactions
Support proposal activities, including solicitation compliance, cover letters, risk-mitigating assumptions, and management volumes
Prepare and review price proposals for government solicitations and develop compliant, competitive pricing strategies
Conduct cost analysis covering materials, labor, overhead, and other proposal expenses
Review, draft, and negotiate pre-award agreements, including NDAs, TAs, and MOUs

Requirements

What you’ll need

This is a U.S. based position; all work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
U.S. citizenship required for employment eligibility
Experienced contracts professional with cradle to grave contract administration
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
5-7 years of professional experience performing contracts administration in a government contracting environment (highly preferred)
Experience managing subcontracts (highly preferred)
Experience managing T&M, LH, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, FFP-LOE, and FFP contracts (highly preferred)
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS (highly preferred)
Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Word and Excel (highly preferred)
Experience with Unanet (highly preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage + 401(k)
Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
Education & training benefits
Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
Team off-site in fun places!
Generous Referral Bonuses
Highly competitive salary
And More!