Contract Manager

Responsibilities

• Own Contract Strategy & Lifecycle
• Lead contract structuring and positioning to support favorable business outcomes
• Ensure contract documentation, compliance, and audit readiness

Lead Negotiations & External Engagement

• Negotiate directly with primes, customers, and suppliers on terms, pricing structures, and changes
• Serve as the primary contractual point of contact with customers and partners
• Represent the company with professionalism and credibility in all external interactions
• Identify Risk & Drive Mitigation
• Identify contractual, financial, and operational risks early and proactively drive mitigation strategies
• Advise leadership with clear, actionable recommendations

Support Proposal & Business Development

• Review solicitations and shape proposal strategy and contract structure
• Partner with Finance and BD on pricing alignment and contract positioning
• Support evaluation of opportunities, including risk/reward tradeoffs
• Internal policies and audit requirements
• Interpret clauses and ensure proper flowdowns to subcontractors and suppliers
• Support readiness for CPSR and increased government scrutiny

Preferred

• Experience transitioning from commercial → government contracting environments
• Professional certification (NCMA – CPCM/CCCM)
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, business-minded Contracts Manager to lead contract strategy, negotiation, and execution across a portfolio of commercial and government-facing programs.

This role requires the ability to operate across a range of contracting environments, including commercial fixed-price agreements and contracts incorporating U.S. Government regulatory frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS).

The Contracts Manager will serve as a strategic partner across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain helping drive disciplined contract execution, protect margins, and enable scalable growth. This role works cross-functionally across the organization and interfaces directly with customers, partners, and suppliers.

Reporting Structure & Location

This role reports to the Senior Director Contracts and sits within the Contracts department. The position is onsite, based out of Folsom, CA and may have multi-site responsibility.

What You'll Do

Manage contracts across the full lifecycle: RFP - proposal – negotiation - award - execution - closeout

Evaluate

• Scope risk / scope creep
• Pricing exposure
• Compliance and regulatory risk
• Ensure Compliance & Enable Future Government Work

Ensure compliance with

• FAR / DFARS (current flowdowns → future direct contracts)
• ITAR / export controls

Drive Cross-Functional Execution

Act as a true business partner, not just a contracts administrator

Work across

• Programs
• Engineering
• Finance (pricing, revenue recognition)

Legal and compliance

• Help resolve contract issues quickly and keep programs moving
• Must be able to travel between multiple sites, as needed

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Contracts, or related)
• 10+ years of experience in contracts

Strong experience with

• Commercial FFP contracts
• FAR/DFARS (flowdowns required; prime experience preferred)

Demonstrated ability to

• Negotiate complex agreements independently
• Analyze and mitigate contractual risk
• Work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

The good faith base salary range for this role is $

140,000 - $165,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive compensation. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees

Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll

401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security

Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being

Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

California pay range

• $140,000
• $165,000 USD