Contracts Manager

Job Summary

Leading a team of contract administrators, the full-time remote Contracts Manager will negotiate, administer, and ensure compliance for federally funded research awards and collaborative R&D agreements while partnering with various stakeholders to manage risk and support research initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract and subcontract administrators on negotiations and compliance
• Oversee the negotiation and administration of federal financial assistance awards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Direct the administration of complex subcontracts and guide the drafting of research agreements and technology licenses

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Engineering, or a related field; JD, MBA, or paralegal certification is a plus
• 5+ years of contracts/grants management experience in a federally funded R&D environment, including 2+ years of direct people-management experience
• Deep working knowledge of 2 CFR 200/910 and familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations
• Strong experience managing subcontracts, flow-down provisions, and cost-reimbursable agreements
• Familiarity with export controls (ITAR/EAR) and federal IP/data rights