Senior Contracts Manager

• Ensure compliance with Auria policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure all contract and subcontract activities comply with company policies, FAR, DFARS, and CPSR/purchasing system requirements.
• Draft, review, and maintain process/procedure documentation.
• Review, edit, and support proposals and contractual documents, including NDA and TAs, Sales/Purchase Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, and Master Agreements.
• Serve as the primary point of contractual authority and point of contact for customers on contractual matters.
• Act as liaison between employees and customers to facilitate timely review, approval, and reconciliation of contract variations.
• Develop negotiation strategies, provide redlined recommendations, negotiate directly with external customers, and finalize contract agreements.
• Maintain comprehensive contractual records, correspondence, and documentation.
• Lead training initiatives and provide strategic guidance to project managers and operational staff on contract practices.
• Develop, implement, and improve contract management procedures and company policy compliance.
• Monitor employee adherence to procedures and identify recurring issues.
• Coordinate insurance and finance-related requirements with Risk Management and Finance teams, including revenue recognition, pricing, discounting, and export controls.
• Analyze competitive terms, market conditions, customer satisfaction, and recommend improvements to contracting practices.
• Ensure contract visibility, awareness, and proper implementation across relevant teams.
• Manage ongoing contract issues, change requests, and compliance with milestones, deliverables, invoices, and Service Level Agreements.
• Handle contract close-outs, extensions, and renewals.
• Participate in drafting solicitations and evaluating contractor performance.
• Authorize payments, exercise remedies, and resolve disputes.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files and documentation in support of audits and reviews, including records of significant events and contract history.
• Support and utilize contract management and ERP software systems (e.g., JAMIS, Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or similar) to manage contracts effectively.
• Lead complex negotiations with Government Contracting Officers (COs), Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs), and prime contractors on high-value or high-risk efforts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for FAR, DFARS, and CPSR compliance across programs and functional teams.
• Provide contractual risk assessments and actionable recommendations to senior leadership to support business decisions.
• Support or lead CPSR readiness efforts, internal audits, and corrective action planning.
• Influence proposal strategy, contract structuring, and pricing considerations to optimize business outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior contracts staff and cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in managing complex government contracts and subcontracts.
• U.S. citizenship required and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.) and their application in complex contracting scenarios.
• Experience with various contract types (CR, FFP, T&M, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of contracting principles, pre- and post-award actions, and subcontractor evaluation.
• Ability to make decisions on complex, precedent-lacking contract actions.
• Knowledge of legal implications and contract clauses to ensure compliance and monitor performance.
• Experience with full lifecycle contract and subcontract administration (pre- and post-award, and closeout) activities.
• Experience with contract negotiations, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze complex contractual issues and provide sound business guidance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, customer relations, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance compliance and program execution needs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Leadership and coaching skills to guide project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, quick learner, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with contract management software and ERP systems.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience supporting CPSR or equivalent government purchasing system audits.
• Experience negotiating directly with U.S. Government customers (e.g., CO/ACO).
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading CPSR audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience supporting high-value, complex programs (e.g., IDIQs, CPFF, T&M, OTA portfolios).
• Experience providing proposal strategy and source selection input.

Why You'll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match-Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that's just the beginning!