Contracts Manager II (Aerospace)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; office-based

Estimated starting salary: $143,487.14–$197,294.82 per year, plus performance-based annual incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and national security technologies, including manned and unmanned ISR and aviation systems.

What you will do

• Oversee the administration and negotiation of complex contracts throughout the RFP, negotiation, execution, modification, renewal, termination, and closeout stages.
• Review contract estimates and documents for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with negotiated agreements.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Advise management and program teams on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and required actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional organizations and customers to execute contractual commitments on schedule.
• Conduct audits and compliance reviews and provide supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship are required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5–10+ years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in Department of Defense contracting.
• Experience with U.S. Government contract types, including FFP, FPIF, CPAF, CPFF, and T&M.
• Strong understanding of contract law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
• Ability to recognize transaction risks, provide governance, and present effectively to senior management.

Nice to have

• Aerospace and defense industry experience.
• NCMA contract management certification or DAWIA certification.
• Government contracting experience and knowledge of ITAR and export licensing requirements.
• Experience with RFP shaping, proposal development, bid strategy, customer relationships, and U.S. Government intellectual property terms and licenses.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-based work with travel as needed.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and performance-based annual incentive pay.
• Use of AI tools is encouraged to work more efficiently.