Vertex Inc

Contracts Manager

Vertex Inc$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or related field.
  • Experience in contract administration within aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent negotiation, risk management, and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage contract lifecycle, including negotiation, administration, and close-out.
  • Interpret and ensure compliance with contract specifications, terms, and conditions.
  • Assist with cost and price analysis during proposal development.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to align contractual obligations with program goals.
  • Prepare and manage subcontractor agreements and monitor performance.
  • Identify and mitigate contractual risks through proactive management.
  • Maintain accurate contract documentation and reporting for audits and reviews.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.
  • Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities rights affirmed.
Full Job Description
This position is Contingent Upon Contract Award.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from proposal development and negotiation to administration and close-out. This role ensures compliance with all contractual terms and conditions while mitigating risk and supporting program objectives. The Contracts Manager will collaborate across departments, manage subcontractor agreements, and monitor contract performance to ensure successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage contract lifecycle, including negotiation, administration, and close-out.
  • Interpret and ensure compliance with contract specifications, terms, and conditions.
  • Assist with cost and price analysis during proposal development.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to align contractual obligations with program goals.
  • Prepare and manage subcontractor agreements and monitor performance.
  • Identify and mitigate contractual risks through proactive management.
  • Maintain accurate contract documentation and reporting for audits and reviews.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or related field.
  • Experience in contract administration within aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent negotiation, risk management, and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.


Preferred Background

  • NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM).
  • Experience managing complex government contracts and subcontractor agreements.
  • Familiarity with cost / price analysis and proposal development processes.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
NASDAQ

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