Contracts Senior Manager

TL;DR

Contracts Senior Manager: Lead contract negotiation, administration, and compliance for the F-35 Production Business Unit with an accent on FAR/DFARS government contracting, contractual risk management, and cross-functional execution. Focus on directing contract changes and customer requirements while partnering with Program and Finance leadership to drive favorable outcomes across large-scale production and support programs.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Company

hirify.global applies defense and aerospace innovation to deliver mission solutions across complex programs.

What you will do

• Serve as Contracts Lead for the F-35 Production Business Unit, providing strategic oversight across production, obsolescence, and support equipment contracts.
• Lead and develop a contracts team covering negotiation, administration, execution, and compliance activities.
• Partner with Business Unit Program and Finance leadership on contractual strategy and program execution.
• Direct negotiations with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes while ensuring policy and contractual compliance.
• Advise on contract interpretation, risk assessment, terms and conditions, and regulatory compliance across the contract lifecycle.
• Oversee contract changes/modifications and communicate contractual status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Significant experience with USG contracting and working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Significant proposal/capture experience.
• Significant experience with OEM product production contracting, including production during ongoing product development.
• US citizenship required to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time remote telework with a split schedule between remote work and a designated hirify.global facility.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plans with generous matching and company contributions.
• Professional development support via mentoring and internal/external educational programs.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and support for parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules depending on role.

Hiring process

• Hiring process includes discussion of the specific weekly remote/onsite schedule.
• Interviews and evaluation of contracts leadership experience, negotiation capability, and compliance/risk management background.