1706 - Contracts Manager

Sigma Defense

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Belcamp, Maryland, US on site Until 8/31/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the preparation and revision of contracts.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 8 years of experience as a contracts administrator working within the DoW environment.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Contracts, Law, or related field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Oversee proposal planning and administration of contracts.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions.
  • Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets.
  • Prepare contract change notices and monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables.
  • Maintain an audit file for each contract.
  • Ensure that contractor is in compliance with legal requirements, contract specifications, and government regulations.
  • Perform closing activities as needed.
  • Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government regulations.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
About this role

Summary

Oversee contract preparation, negotiation, compliance, and performance monitoring.

Job title

Contracts Manager

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Belcamp, Maryland, US, on-site; remote not allowed.

Salary

$140k–$150k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

contractsnegotiationgovernment regulationscontract administrationproposal planning

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

contractsnegotiationgovernment regulationsproposal planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Belcamp, MD, USA

On-site City