Contracts Manager

Bedford, NH | $90,000–$130,000 Annually | Direct Hire | On-Site

Adecco is hiring an experienced Contracts Manager for a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing company in Bedford, NH.

The company specializes in antenna design, manufacturing, and testing, developing advanced products used across a wide range of aerospace platforms, including space exploration, the International Space Station, and systems supporting the U.S. military. With more than 50 years of industry experience and continued business growth, the organization is expanding its team and capabilities to support increasing demand and new market opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting business development, program management, and company leadership throughout the full contract lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong federal and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting experience, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex agreements while advising stakeholders on contractual obligations, compliance, and risk.

Position Details

• Job Title: Contracts Manager

• Location: Bedford, NH

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Compensation: $90,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience

• Employment Type: Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and functional expertise to contracts professionals, including mentoring and developing team members.

• Manage all aspects of the contract lifecycle, including proposal preparation and review, pre- and post-award negotiations, contract modifications, administration, and closeout.

• Lead contract negotiations with customers, primarily within the Department of Defense and industry partnerships.

• Manage and mentor contracts professionals while advising program managers and business leaders on contractual matters.

• Review and ensure agreements, terms, and conditions comply with applicable regulations, government requirements, and internal company policies.

• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and interpretations while identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Partner with program teams and customers to ensure contract requirements are met, scope is properly managed, and risks are addressed throughout contract execution.

• Communicate significant contractual issues, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Support multiple commercial and non-commercial prime contracts and subcontracts across various business units.

• Help resolve contract-related issues and promote consistent contract management practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant contract management experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant contracts management experience.

• Significant experience managing and administering DoD or federal government prime contracts.

• Strong understanding of the full contract lifecycle and experience working with a variety of contract types.

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), and applicable U.S. government acquisition regulations.

• Demonstrated contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.

• Experience with firm-fixed-price, cost-type, commercial and non-commercial, production, development, licensing, nondisclosure, and teaming agreements.

• Ability to evaluate business and technical risks and communicate complex contractual matters clearly to leadership.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification is a plus.

• International and commercial contracting experience, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and/or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).

• Strong business judgment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with company leadership, program teams, customers, and external partners.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technically focused environment with shifting priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop team members.

• Adaptable approach to change, with the ability to help teams navigate evolving business needs.

• U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Why Join?

Join an established, growing aerospace and defense manufacturer that values employee contributions, professional development, and promoting from within. Employees enjoy a collaborative work environment, modern manufacturing and testing technology, and the opportunity to support innovative products used across the aerospace and defense industries.

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance with a health reimbursement feature

• Dental and vision insurance

• Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts

• Company-paid disability and group term life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• 401(k) with company match

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

• Company-sponsored events, including pizza luncheons, golf outings, food truck lunches, and holiday parties

• Wellness programs, including an annual on-site flu clinic and gym membership discounts through the health insurance plan

Interested in Applying?

If you have federal or DoD contracts management experience and are looking for an opportunity to take on a strategic role with a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer, we'd like to hear from you!

Apply today and include an updated copy of your resume.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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