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LAYIQ - Contracts Manager at True Anomaly, Denver, CO

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Award
Support proposal development, including preparation of representations and certifications, review of terms and conditions, and input on cost and pricing volumes from a contract’s perspective.
Award and Negotiation
Review and support negotiation of contract terms and FAR/DFARS clauses with government Contracting Officers.
Assist with identifying, evaluating, and resolving contractual and business risks during negotiations.
Coordinate internal review and approval of contract documents prior to execution.
Ensure contracts are properly recorded, distributed, and set up for performance tracking.
Support the Sr. Manager, Contracts and Legal Department in preparing negotiation positions, risk summaries, and approval materials.
Post-Award Administration
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact with government Contracting Officers and CORs for assigned contracts, escalating material issues as appropriate.
Manage and support contract modifications, change orders, option exercises, incremental funding actions, and other post-award contract actions.
Track and manage CDRLs, deliverable schedules, and other contractual performance obligations.
Monitor contract performance for scope, funding, and schedule risks, including identification and escalation of issues such as scope creep, constructive changes, and unauthorized commitments.
Prepare and submit contract correspondence, including requests for information, cure notice responses, show cause responses, requests for equitable adjustment, and other formal communications.
Ensure appropriate FAR/DFARS flowdowns in subcontracts and supplier agreements.
Assist with interpreting contract requirements and translating complex contracting concepts into practical guidance for internal stakeholders.
Compliance and Audit Support
Maintain contract files in audit-ready condition in accordance with applicable record retention requirements.
Serve as the initial point of contact for routine DCAA and DCMA interactions, audits, and information requests, with support from the Sr. Contracts Manager and Legal Department as needed.
Support compliance with cost accounting standards, Truth in Negotiations Act requirements, and other regulatory obligations applicable to government contractors.
Track and ensure timely completion of compliance-driven reporting and filing obligations tied to contract performance.
Maintain contract compliance checklists, calendars, and internal controls.
Closeout
Support contract closeout procedures, including final deliverable verification, property disposition, release of claims, deobligation of excess funds, and coordination with finance on final invoicing and reconciliation.
Track open closeout items and coordinate with internal stakeholders and government counterparts to support timely completion.
Maintain appropriate closeout documentation in the contract file.
General
Maintain contract status reports, trackers, and dashboards
Support continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, and playbooks within the Legal Department.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across programs, engineering, finance, business development, and legal.
Take ownership of assigned projects and contract administration workstreams, contributing to the continued development of the company’s contracts function.
Assist with additional projects and initiatives as needed under the direction of the General Counsel or Sr. Contracts Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be a proactive and energetic Contracts professional who combines hands-on DoD and/or IC contract administration experience with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across a growing company. Strong interpersonal skills are essential: this role requires close collaboration with program managers, engineers, finance, and other non-contracts stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree required.
5+ years of experience in DoD and/or IC contract administration, with experience supporting government contracts through multiple stages of the acquisition lifecycle.
Active U.S. security clearance required (TS minimum, TS/SCI preferred).
Experience serving as a contracts point of contact with government Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, or other government stakeholders.
Experience supporting, coordinating, or leading contract administration workstreams, with demonstrated readiness to take on increasing responsibility.
Strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency-specific regulatory supplements.
Experience with one or more government contract types, including firm-fixed-price, OTAs, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, time-and-materials, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts, and the ability to understand and communicate the practical implications of each.
Experience with contract modifications, change orders, funding actions, REAs, and/or contract closeout.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, exercise sound judgment, and communicate directly with government counterparts while knowing when to escalate issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting formal contract correspondence.
Ability to translate complex contracting concepts and requirements into practical guidance for non-contracts stakeholders.
Proficiency with contract management systems and tools, SAM.gov, and Microsoft Office.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience at an aerospace and/or defense company, and/or with DoD or IC contracts is strongly preferred.
Experience in a small company, startup, or high-growth environment.
Experience supporting programs involving classified information.
Familiarity with DCAA and DCMA audit and oversight processes.

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