Senior Contracts Manager

Spectrum Control

. Manage an assigned portfolio of customer agreements .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing customer agreements and negotiating contractual terms while advising cross-functional teams on compliance with U.S. government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for translating complex contract language into actionable guidance.

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Contract NegotiationFAR and DFARS KnowledgeCross-Functional CollaborationContractual Risk EvaluationCustomer Agreement Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewRisk AssessmentDispute ResolutionIntellectual Property EvaluationConfidentiality AgreementsLiability AssessmentWarranties EvaluationTermination ClausesNegotiation Strategies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationNegotiation SkillsPrioritization

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementBusiness AdministrationGovernment ContractingCommercial ContractingNoncommercial ContractingMedical IndustryOil and Gas IndustryElectronics ManufacturingContract Lifecycle ManagementCustomer Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage an assigned portfolio of customer agreements
Review, draft, redline, negotiate, and administer customer terms and conditions, nondisclosure agreements, and product agreements
Evaluate contractual requirements, obligations, liabilities, and business risks
Recommend contract language and negotiation approaches
Advise cross-functional teams on proposed contractual commitments
Review government and prime-contractor terms, including applicable FAR and DFARS provisions
Identify potential contractual issues and coordinate with Legal as appropriate
Address commercial and noncommercial product agreement terms during development and sustaining production
Support resolution of customer-contract changes, disputes, and settlements with the Director of Contracts Administration and relevant stakeholders
Maintain contract records
Communicate key obligations, negotiated exceptions, and required approvals
Partner with Sales and cross-functional teams across the contract lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and conditions and advising cross-functional business teams
Experience supporting customer contracts and balancing contractual protections with commercial and operational objectives
Working knowledge of U.S. government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS
Experience reviewing government or prime-contractor contract terms
Experience evaluating contract provisions involving intellectual property, confidentiality, liability, warranties, termination, and dispute resolution
Ability to translate complex contract language into clear guidance and practical recommendations
Strong negotiation, written communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate independently with teams across multiple locations
Experience with domestic and international customer agreements preferred
Experience negotiating agreements across commercial industries, such as medical, oil and gas, or electronics manufacturing, preferred
Familiarity with commercial and noncommercial product contracting and agreements spanning development through production preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

4-day, 10-hour work schedule in most departments in exchange for a 3-day weekend
Competitive wages
PTO
Benefits begin on day 1 of employment
Remote work within the United States
Optional hybrid arrangement for employees within commutable distance of a Spectrum Control site