Senior Contracts Manager
Boulder, CO
Full-Time | Direct Hire

Overview

Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000

A growing engineering and technology company in the Boulder area is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support the negotiation, preparation, and management of major customer and government contracts. This role works closely with the Contracts leadership team and internal departments to ensure contracts are structured appropriately, compliant with applicable regulations, and aligned with company policies.

This position will play a key role in reviewing and negotiating contract terms, managing the lifecycle of agreements, and addressing any compliance or risk-related issues that arise throughout contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contract terms including specifications, pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual provisions

• Prepare and support proposals for major contracts and business opportunities

• Review, edit, and negotiate customer terms and conditions

• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies

• Manage and oversee the lifecycle of existing contracts to ensure ongoing compliance

• Negotiate contracts, modifications, and proposals with internal teams and customers

• Identify and resolve contractual risks, problems, and non-compliance issues

• Collaborate with accounting, property management, and program management teams to support contract closeout activities

• Support contract negotiation strategy and legal compliance across projects

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Minimum 7 years of experience in contracts administration or management

• Strong understanding of contract terms, conditions, and legal concepts

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations

• Experience with EAR and ITAR export controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Experience working with government or defense-related contracts

Additional Information

This position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities.

The role is a full-time position, typically 40 hours per week, with standard office hours generally Monday through Friday. Additional hours may occasionally be required based on project demands.

No travel is expected for this role.

Physical Requirements

The position primarily involves desk and computer work. Employees must be able to communicate effectively and work with standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

Employees are offered a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous PTO policy

• Flexible scheduling options

• Hybrid work environment

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) with up to 6% company match

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage