Position SummaryRSI is recruiting for a Contracts Manager who will work with various departments and counterparts in negotiating, managing, administering, and performing contracts and subcontracts at varying levels of complexity. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining company-wide internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for achieving compliance with prime contract terms and conditions, regulations, and customer requirements.
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location(s): Grand Junction, CO
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year.(The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant's education, training, and experience.)
This position is required to travel 20% of the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Support contract life cycle performance including business/cost proposal preparation, execution, and closeout for federal government and commercial projects.
- Interpret contractual, Federal Acquisition Regulation and supplemental regulations, and/or unique procurement regulations and provide effective compliance strategies and approaches.
- Prepare and/or review contract documents such as teaming agreements, solicitations/RFPs, and contracts for risk identification and provide mitigation strategies that effectively minimize risks to the company.
- Prepare, review, and/or negotiate prime contracts of varying types (FFP, T&M, IDIQ, CPIF, CPFF, performance based, etc.), teaming and consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding/agreement, and other contract related documents.
- Perform contract reviews or audits including such activities as variances or errors, ambiguous or undefined contract terms, and compliance with terms and conditions.
- Ensure all prime contract terms and conditions flow down to subcontracts.
- Coordinate or perform contract administration tasks related to monitoring compliance, performance, and progress.
- Perform all contract administration functions using independent evaluation, judgment, selection and adaptation/modification of standard techniques and procedures.
- Coordinate the preparation, submittal, and negotiation of requests for equitable adjustments.
- Advise program/project managers on scope of work and contract terms and conditions including resolving complex issues (e.g., government property, insurance, OCI) and resolution of contract disputes.
- Interface with ASRC Industrial Services (AIS) legal counsel when necessary, regarding risks and mitigation strategies and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Understand Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), and government property system review; contract closeout; government property administration; and purchasing system design and upgrades.
- Maintain original contracts and modifications electronically, integrating modifications into a working electronic copy, and assure contract records are adequately and accurately maintained.
- Interface with Government auditors.
- Supervisory responsibility, oversees, directs, mentors, provides guidance, training, and technical oversight of Contracts Managers and other Acquisition Services personnel.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Years of Relevant Experience- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, public policy, or related field.
- 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- Senior-level management experience, with a proven track record handling large-scale project operations and lifecycle management.
Licenses and Certifications- Valid Driver's License.
- National Contract Manager Association Certified Federal Contract Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager certification. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Professional Certification/Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting or equivalent preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities- Experience leading acquisition teams and in-depth understanding of fiscal management, acquisition planning & strategy, business & market analysis, contract types & methods, solicitation, RFP development, award procedures, evaluation, contract negotiation, contract administration, close-out, cost & price analysis, post award contract administration, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and agency supplements.
- Excellent complex problem solving, critical thinking, personnel resource allocation, and executive-level communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Process Improvement: Develops and implements strategies to reduce waste, increase productivity, and boost cost-efficiency.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, and Word, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional documents.
- Strong leadership and management skills to advise, train, and guide managers and cross-functional teams to build a strong workplace culture while providing awareness on federal procurement rules and regulations.
- Experience working with confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, formatting, and editing.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other team members, management and internal stakeholders.
- Experience leading formal or informal meetings or discussions related to the performance of procurement functions or activities.
- Ability to analyze risk and clearly communicate contractual impacts to senior management Ability to influence others to gain cooperation and equitable compromises and complex agreements.
- Strong decision making and reasoning skills to compile complex data, identify systemic risks, and choose sound courses of action under rigid timeframes.
- Attention to detail for spotting loopholes, inconsistencies in proposals, and ensuring compliance.
- Ability to maintain composure and professional drive while managing difficult customers, internal stakeholders, and competing interests and deadlines.
Clearance and Health Requirements- Criminal Background Check
- Pre-placement Drug Screening
- Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)
Essential Physical Requirements Light: Work involves moving objects by exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated for light work when it requires (1) a significant degree of walking or standing, (2) mostly sitting while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls, or (3) working when the weight of the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production-rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible).
Job Posting Close Date11/20/2026
