Contracts Compliance Manager
Job Description
Title: Contracts Compliance Manager
Pay: $130,000 – $160,000 base + bonus potential
Location: Hamilton Township, NJ | Fully onsite with up to 25% travel (primarily to east coast HQ and field offices)
Company: Confidential manufacturing subsidiary of a publicly traded clean energy company
About the Role
A newly created, high-visibility opportunity for an experienced Contracts Compliance Manager to lead contract negotiation, administration, and compliance for both commercial and government sectors. This role supports a fast-growing manufacturing site and works cross-functionally with leadership, engineering, finance, and sales to manage contract risk, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and support real-time business decisions.
Responsibilities
Contract Management & Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (government, commercial, subcontracts, NDAs, POs, and MSAs).
- Oversee cradle-to-grave contract administration and ensure timely fulfillment of obligations.
- Lead contract negotiations with customers and vendors, balancing business goals with risk mitigation.
- Review RFPs/RFQs to ensure compliance and recommend appropriate risk management terms.
Compliance & Risk Oversight
- Ensure full compliance with FAR/DFARS and other government contracting requirements.
- Maintain alignment with public-company policies and standards.
- Partner with internal teams on audits, reporting, and documentation accuracy.
- Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on contract and compliance requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the General Manager, Engineering, Sales, and Finance teams.
- Support process improvements, revenue recognition, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on all contract compliance and policy interpretation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Government Contracting, or related field (JD preferred).
- Minimum 5+ years managing both commercial and government contracts in manufacturing, defense, or industrial environments.
- Proven success in managing contracts cradle-to-grave and navigating FAR/DFARS.
- Product-based contract experience required (not software/IP).
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
- Experience with compliance initiatives or process improvement preferred.
Preferred Attributes
- Hands-on, adaptable team player with a proactive mindset.
- Strong business judgment and ability to work independently.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Sense of humor, accountability, and collaborative spirit highly valued.
Culture & Growth
- Tight-knit, collaborative team where everyone “rolls up their sleeves.”
- Exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to shape policies and processes.
- Onsite culture that values initiative, learning, and cross-functional visibility.
- Long-term stability with the backing of a publicly traded clean energy leader.