Job Description
Manager, Contracts HWAD
Job Location:  Hawthorne, NV
Teams:  Legal
Req Id:  3983
Posting Start Date:  10/29/26
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Manager, Contracts, HWAD serves as the site-level contractual lead for the HWAD Program Management Office, with accountability for contract administration, compliance execution, required customer deliverables, and coordination of contract-related actions across functional teams. The role is the primary contractual point of contact with the U.S. Government Administrative Contracting Officer and provides contract guidance, risk assessment, and reporting oversight to support compliant program execution and timely resolution of
contractual issues.

 

This role is located in Hawthorne, NV.

Responsibilities

  • Advanced working knowledge of U.S. government contracting requirements and federal contract administration practices, including management of compliance obligations and required customer deliverables.
  • Ability to interpret contract terms, modifications, task orders, and proposal requirements and translate them into clear actions, risks, and guidance for program, site, and corporate stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage CDRL, CAR, CPAR, CMR, and other required contract reporting processes for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Ability to assess contractual impacts to scope, cost, schedule, and performance and coordinate cross-functional mitigation and resolution actions.
  • Ability to communicate and manage contractual matters with the U.S. Government Administrative Contracting Officer, customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple contract actions and apply independent judgment and problemsolving to support compliant program execution and effective customer relationships..

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Working knowledge of U.S. government contracting requirements and contract administration practices applicable to federal programs.
  • Ability to interpret contractual terms and translate obligations, risks, and required actions into practical guidance for program, site, and corporate stakeholders.
  • Ability to assess contractual impacts to cost, schedule, scope, and performance and coordinate cross-functional mitigation and resolution actions.
  • Ability to communicate contractual matters clearly with Government Contracting Officers,customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple contract actions, priorities, and records with accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate follow-through.
  • Ability to apply analytical judgment and problem-solving to resolve contractual issues while maintaining compliance and effective customer relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree  Required
  • Prior experience may substitute for degree. Required
  • 7+ years Government contracts administration experience supporting federal programs, including responsibility for contract compliance, risk identification and resolution, and coordination with government and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to obtain a government Secret Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $107,200.00 - $160,800.00 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements). 

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