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Honu Services located in Kailua, Hawaii was founded on a simple principle: With the right support you can build anything. Our mission is to empower clients and optimize client potential through cost effective and exceptional operational support. We provide small businesses within the government contracting industry with specialized operational support services found at major corporations. Our talented and dedicated team has years of experience in taking small businesses to the next level. We are certified in ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 standards to ensure the quality and consistency of our services are best in class.\nVisit Honu Services for more information.\nContracts Manager\nSummary:\nThe Contracts Manager is responsible for the overall administration and oversight of assigned customer contracts from award through completion and closeout. The position ensures that contract requirements are understood, documented, monitored, and appropriately communicated to internal teams.\nThis role serves as a senior technical resource for Contracts Administration and is expected to establish and maintain consistent contract administration practices across the organization. The Contracts Manager will review complex contractual matters, identify potential risks and compliance concerns, and provide recommendations to management and internal customers.\nIn addition to individual contract responsibilities, the Contracts Manager will manage and develop a team of up to five Contracts Administrators. This includes establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing ongoing training and mentorship, developing team capabilities, and ensuring that contract administration activities are completed accurately and timely.\nThe successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver who can balance attention to contractual detail with an understanding of business objectives. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Program Management, Finance, Operations, Business Development, executive leadership, and other internal customers.\nJob Description and Responsibilities:\nContract Administration & Compliance\nServe as the subject matter expert for Contracts Administration and provide authoritative guidance on complex contract matters.\nManage and administer assigned customer contracts from contract award through completion and closeout.\nReview contracts, modifications, solicitations, amendments, and other contractual documents to identify requirements, risks, obligations, and potential impacts to the company.\nEnsure contract requirements are accurately captured and communicated to appropriate internal customers.\nMonitor contract performance, funding, periods of performance, contract ceilings, option periods, deliverables, reporting requirements, and other key contractual milestones.\nInterpret and apply the FAR, applicable agency supplements, contract clauses, and customer-specific requirements.\nReview and provide guidance on contract modifications, including funding actions, changes to scope, periods of performance, labor categories, contract line items, and other contractual changes.\nIdentify contractual risks, compliance concerns, and potential areas of financial or operational exposure and escalate appropriately.\nSupport the development and implementation of standardized contract administration processes, procedures, and internal controls.\nEnsure contract files and records are complete, accurate, current, and maintained in accordance with company requirements.\nSupport contract closeout activities and ensure required documentation and actions are completed timely.\nRequirements\nTeam Leadership & Development\nManage, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to up to 5 Contracts Administrators.\nEstablish priorities and workload assignments based on contract requirements, deadlines, and business needs.\nReview the work of Contracts Administrators for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and consistency.\nProvide ongoing training and coaching on contract administration practices, FAR requirements, contract interpretation, and company procedures.\nDevelop the technical capabilities of Contracts Administrators through structured training, knowledge sharing, and hands-on mentoring.\nServe as the escalation point for complex or unusual contract administration questions.\nIdentify knowledge gaps and develop or recommend training to address them.\nEstablish consistent standards and expectations for contract administration across the team.\nProvide performance feedback and participate in employee development and performance management activities.\nInternal Customer Support\nServe as a trusted Contracts Administration resource to Program Managers, Finance, Operations, and other internal customers.\nTranslate complex contractual requirements into clear, actionable guidance.\nPartner with internal customers to identify contractual requirements and ensure compliance throughout contract performance.\nParticipate in contract reviews, internal meetings, and other activities where contract administration expertise is required.\nProvide timely responses to contractual questions and assist in resolving contract-related issues.\nMaintain effective relationships with internal customers while appropriately balancing business objectives with contractual compliance.\nProcess Improvement & Organizational Support\nIdentify opportunities to improve contract administration processes, systems, documentation, and controls.\nAssist with the development and maintenance of contract administration procedures, templates, guidance, and training materials.\nPromote consistency and standardization in contract administration practices across the organization.\nSupport implementation and optimization of contract management systems and related tools.\nAssist leadership with reporting, metrics, and management visibility into contract status, compliance, risks, and upcoming actions.\nStay current on changes to the FAR, agency supplements, government contracting practices, and other requirements affecting contract administration.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.\n8+ years of progressive experience in U.S. Government contract administration, with significant experience independently managing complex contracts.\nDemonstrated subject matter expertise in Contracts Administration.\nStrong working knowledge of the FAR and applicable agency supplements, particularly as they relate to contract administration and performance.\nExperience with a variety of U.S. Government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Cost-Reimbursement, and/or Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts.\nDemonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, modifications, solicitations, contract clauses, and other contractual documents.\nExperience administering contract modifications, funding actions, option periods, periods of performance, contract line items, and other contractual changes.\nExperience identifying and communicating contractual risks and compliance requirements.\nPrevious experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, training, or supervision of Contracts Administrators or similar professionals.\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nHigh level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\nAbility to exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate contractual issues.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional certification such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or similar.\nExperience supporting small businesses and/or 8(a) government contractors.\nExperience with Deltek Costpoint or similar government contracting systems.\nExperience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.\nExperience developing and delivering contracts training.\nExperience establishing or improving Contracts Administration processes and internal controls.\nExperience supporting government contract audits, reviews, or compliance assessments.\nCore Competencies\nContracts Administration Expertise: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of government contract administration and serves as a trusted technical resource.\nLeadership & Development: Builds team capability through coaching, training, mentorship, and clear expectations.\nContractual Judgment: Applies sound judgment when interpreting contractual requirements and assessing risk.\nAttention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and consistency while managing complex contractual information.\nCommunication: Clearly communicates complex contractual requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nOrganization: Effectively manages multiple contracts, deadlines, priorities, and competing requirements.\nProblem Solving: Proactively identifies issues, evaluates options, and develops practical solutions.\nCollaboration: Builds productive relationships with internal customers and cross-functional teams.\nAccountability: Takes ownership of contract administration activities and ensures commitments and deadlines are met.\nContinuous Improvement: Looks for opportunities to strengthen processes, controls, systems, and team capabilities.\nSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00\nPhysical Requirements:\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have enough mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weigh up to thirty (30) pounds, as necessary.\nLocation/Work Schedule: Primary location in Huntsville, Alabama\nThis position is currently a Hybrid Remote position with occasional travel, onsite, to the Huntsville, Alabama headquarters office for training and to support business needs when required.\nIt is expected for the Contracts Manager to be available during normal operating business hours and have a dedicated workspace. Must be available to support multiple client companies across all time zones.\nSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00\nBenefits:\n100% employee paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance \n401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Roth IRA option \nEmployer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability \nFlexible Spending Accounts\nProfessional Development Opportunities\nPaid Time Off and Holidays\nVarious Employee Perks and Discounts\nHonu Services reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. 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