Contracts Manager I (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; office work required. Travel may be required as needed. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Estimated starting salary: $108,496.89–$149,183.22 per year, plus annual performance incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and national security company developing and integrating manned and unmanned ISR, aviation, security, and C4ISR systems.

What you will do

• Manage contracts from pre-proposal strategy and solicitation through negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for solicitation and contractual matters, coordinating compliant responses with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor contract performance, funding, cost allocation, deliverables, amendments, and contractual compliance.
• Draft, review, route, and negotiate agreements, executive summaries, NDAs, teaming agreements, and other strategic documents.
• Oversee accounts receivable for assigned contracts and provide weekly updates on proposal status, at-risk work, and authorization-to-proceed activity.
• Guide Contracts Administrators and partner with Program Management, Corporate Counsel, and Export Compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; education may substitute for required experience.
• 0–5+ years of experience, including negotiating and awarding contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations, contract law, and U.S. Government contracting processes.
• NCMA CCMA certification or an equivalent professional contracting credential.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, multitasking, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• 4+ years of government or aerospace and defense contracting experience.
• Experience improving policies, workflows, organizational effectiveness, and team capability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, produce executive summaries, and make sound decisions in complex situations.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match on contributions up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and additional benefits.
• Annual performance-based incentive pay.
• Use of AI tools is encouraged to improve efficiency.