Defense Contracts Manager

AVTECH Global is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our Department of Defense contracting efforts — from identifying new business opportunities through proposal development, award, and full lifecycle compliance management. This role is central to our growth strategy to ensure we win and execute DoD work the right way.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with federal acquisition processes, understands the DoD contracting lifecycle (FAR/DFARS), and can move fluidly between hunting new opportunities, writing compelling technical/cost proposals, and ensuring rigorous post-award compliance.

Required Qualifications

• →Bachelor's degree in Business, Contracts Management, Supply Chain, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• →5+ years of experience in DoD/federal government contracts management
• →Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DoD acquisition processes
• →Demonstrated experience writing and managing competitive federal proposals
• →Experience with contract types common to DoD work (IDIQ, FFP, CPFF, T&M)
• →Excellent written communication skills — able to translate technical content into clear, compliant proposal language
• →Proficiency with SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, and standard contract management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• →Experience supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), or similar program/logistics offices
• →Familiarity with aerospace/aviation sustainment, MRO, or engineering services contracts
• →Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or NCMA certification
• →Experience with GSA Schedule contracts and task order proposals
• →Familiarity with DCAA compliance requirements and cost accounting standards

This is a REMOTE position with no relocation requirement.