Sr. Contracts Manager, Contracts Systems & Reporting

The Senior Manager, Contracts Compliance& Systems Reporting is a key leadership role responsible for managing and advancing the organization’s contract compliance program and related operational activities. This position leads the execution of contract management system initiatives, data and reporting, compliance processes, and training initiatives to support regulatory compliance, data-driven decision making, and operational performance.

The Senior Manager partners across Contracts, Subcontracts, Legal, Finance, and business teams to strengthen processes, drive consistency, and enhance efficiency, while ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and business objectives. This position requires US Citizenship and is remote telework.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Compliance Oversight

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS and agency supplements) and commercial requirements.

• Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews; support audit activities and track corrective actions to strengthen the contracts compliance program.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to promote consistent and compliant practices across the organization aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

• Prepare and maintain compliance reporting, metrics, and documentation to support internal oversight and external reviews.

​Training & Systems Management

• Develop and deliver training programs on contract compliance, regulatory requirements, effective contract negotiation practices, risk mitigation strategies, and other relevant topics.

• Ensure tools, systems, and processes support compliance tracking, reporting, and data integrity.

• Partner with IT and operational teams to enhance system functionality, improve data visibility, and support reporting capabilities.

Leadership & Operations

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, policies, and standard processes across the Contracts function.

• Manage and develop a cross-functional compliance and operations team.

• Provide subject matter expertise on compliance risks, policies, and process improvements to internal stakeholders.

• Monitor emerging regulatory and industry developments and translate requirements into actionable guidance and process updates.

• Support due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions from a contracts compliance perspective.

• Partner with senior leadership to execute compliance and systems initiatives.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Government Contracting, Acquisition, or related field (Master’s or JD preferred).

• Typically 12+ years of progressive experience in government contracting, with at least 2-4 years in a supervisory role.

• Knowledge of federal government regulations (FAR/DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and compliance/audit practices.

• Demonstrated experience supporting and enhancing compliance programs, internal controls, and audit readiness within a government contracting environment.

• Experience working cross-functionally to implement processes, improve compliance, and support business objectives.

• US Citizenship required.

Preferred:

• Experience in a publicly traded government services company with an international business portfolio.

• Experience supporting contract management systems, reporting tools, and data analytics initiatives.

• Professional certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or PMP.

• Experience supporting CPSR readiness, incurred cost submissions, DCMA-approved purchasing systems, or similar compliance frameworks.

Travel

• Occasional domestic travel to operational sites and customer locations (10–20%).

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.