OverviewThe Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting business development and proposal activities. This role works cross-functionally with legal, finance, and proposal teams to manage risk, review terms, and maintain alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements, including U.S. Government contracting standards.
What You'll DoContract Administration & Compliance - Manage and monitor active contracts to ensure ongoing compliance with contractual terms and conditions
- Track deliverables, obligations, and key milestones across all active agreements
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable regulations
- Maintain organized contract records and documentation
Contract Review & Negotiation - Review prospective contracts, subcontracts, and agreements for legal, financial, and operational risk
- Analyze and interpret FAR/DFAR clauses, identifying provisions that require negotiation, clarification, or escalation
- Provide recommendations on terms the company should push back on or closely monitor
- Support contract negotiations in collaboration with leadership and legal counsel
Proposal & Business Development Support - Partner with proposal teams to review solicitation requirements and contract terms during the proposal phase
- Assist in developing and maintaining boilerplate contractual language
- Ensure alignment between proposed terms and company capabilities and risk posture
- Support compliance reviews for RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations
Agreements & Legal Documentation - Draft, review, and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and other standard agreements
- Ensure proper execution and tracking of all pre-contract and contract-related documents
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency and completeness
Your Ideal BackgroundRequired- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ Years of experience managing active contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
- Demonstrated experience reviewing on government prospective contracts, including identifying and assessing FAR/DFAR clauses and related risks such as SBIR Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, OTA, and other vehicles.
- Ability to identify terms that require negotiation or escalation and provide actionable recommendations
- Experience supporting proposal teams, including contract review, compliance checks, and development of boilerplate language
- Familiarity with drafting and reviewing NDAs and other standard contractual agreements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
Preferred - Experience with commercial B2B contracts for large enterprise services procurements
- Experience in government contracting or aerospace/defense industry
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools
- Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Compensation and Benefits: Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000 - $130,000 annually.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.
