Contracts Manager / Admin - Procurement / Acquisition (Austin)

Contracts Administrator / Manager - Procurement / AcquisitionDefense Technology$100k-$110k base + benefitsThe CompanyThe company engineers highly classified situational awareness and IoT platforms utilized across the federal and defense sectors.Operating as a tight-knit, fast-growing entity, they provide the technical depth of a major prime without the bureaucratic red tape.Why Join?High-autonomy environment offering true ownership over your work; you will make independent judgment calls, not just processing administrative modifications.Avoid being pigeonholed into a narrow administrative slice; gain exposure to the entire contracting lifecycle including complex IP disputes and non-standard agreements.Work with cutting-edge legal research tools and receive dedicated professional development resources.The RoleA technical, hands-on role where you will:Execute full lifecycle administration of complex federal prime contracts and subcontracts, from pre-award through post-award execution.Conduct extensive legal research regarding prime contract flowdowns, case law, and regulatory compliance.Draft and negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and leases directly with vendors and government entities.Triage and evaluate risk for all incoming company agreements, utilizing tools like Jira and Thompson Reuters CoCounsel.Monitor subcontractor performance against tight schedules, statements of work, and funding restrictions.Partner cross-functionally with PMs, finance, and engineering leads to resolve performance issues and push back on risk when necessary.The Requirements5+ years of experience executing government contracts and subcontracts.Strict, demonstrable working knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.Proven background in handling IP-related provisions and contractual disputes.Experience with OTAs, consortium agreements, or non-grant university contracts.Experience performing price and cost analysis.U.S. Citizen, eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.Ability to travel 1-2 times per year to regional HQs in KS, OK, or TX.Bachelor's degree or 10 total years of experience in lieu of a degree.CPCM or CFCM certifications (nice to have)If you are interested in this role, please apply with your resume through this site.No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role. Attis Global Ltd operates as an employment agency and employment business.Keywords for Search (SEO) Contracts Administrator, Procurement Manager, FAR, Government Contracts, DFARS, Contract Specialist, Subcontract Flowdowns, OTA, Defense Technology, Defense Contracting, Cyber Security Agreements.