Contracts Compliance Manager

Title:

Contracts Compliance Manager

Pay:

$130,000 – $160,000 base \+ bonus potential

Location:

Hamilton Township, NJ \| Fully onsite with up to 25% travel (primarily to east coast HQ and field offices)

Company:

Confidential manufacturing subsidiary of a publicly traded clean energy company

About the Role

A newly created, high-visibility opportunity for an experienced

Contracts Compliance Manager

to lead

contract negotiation, administration, and compliance

for both

commercial and government sectors

. This role supports a fast-growing manufacturing site and works cross-functionally with leadership, engineering, finance, and sales to manage contract risk, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and support real-time business decisions.

Responsibilities

Contract Management \& Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (government, commercial, subcontracts, NDAs, POs, and MSAs).
• Oversee cradle-to-grave contract administration and ensure timely fulfillment of obligations.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers and vendors, balancing business goals with risk mitigation.
• Review RFPs/RFQs to ensure compliance and recommend appropriate risk management terms.

Compliance \& Risk Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with

FAR/DFARS

and other government contracting requirements.

• Maintain alignment with public-company policies and standards.
• Partner with internal teams on audits, reporting, and documentation accuracy.
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on contract and compliance requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the General Manager, Engineering, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Support process improvements, revenue recognition, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on all contract compliance and policy interpretation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Government Contracting, or related field (

JD preferred

).

• Minimum

5\+ years

managing both commercial and government contracts in

manufacturing, defense, or industrial

environments.

• Proven success in managing contracts

cradle-to-grave

and navigating

FAR/DFARS

.

• Product-based contract experience required (not software/IP).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Experience with compliance initiatives or process improvement preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Hands-on, adaptable team player with a proactive mindset.
• Strong business judgment and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Sense of humor, accountability, and collaborative spirit highly valued.

Culture \& Growth

• Tight-knit, collaborative team where everyone “rolls up their sleeves.”
• Exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to shape policies and processes.
• Onsite culture that values initiative, learning, and cross-functional visibility.
• Long-term stability with the backing of a

publicly traded clean energy leader

.