Cleared Contract Manager (TS/SCI) | Hybrid in Chantilly, VA | 140k - 160k/yr | 6-month contract-to-hire Job Description Provide hybrid (in-person/work from home) advice to business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. Initiate, track, and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, and risks, and maintain associated documentation. Responsibilities + Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions. + Identify risks and issues, suggest alternatives that lead to the best solution. + Review and manage contractual obligations of the parties, ensuring continual review to meet all terms and conditions. + Prepare and disseminate information regarding proposals, contract status, compliance, and modifications. + Manage contracts day-to-day by advising on strategic direction, contract interpretation, and consequences of action or inaction. + Proactively resolve issues and disputes, minimize potential for litigation, and foster protection of reputation. + Act as a liaison between the client, project team, business unit, and Legal, ensuring all legal and contractual matters are addressed. + Implement Contract Management processes. + Inform the project team of contract requirements and monitor compliance. + Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes for engagement. + Achieve a reasonable level of understanding of major business areas (System Integration and/or Outsourcing) to communicate effectively with project Senior Executives. + Provide training to Contract Management or program personnel if necessary. Essential Skills + Contracts administration + Knowledge of DFAR/FAR + Federal Contracts + 7 to 10+ years of Federal Contracts with a DOD or DOE TS/SCI + DOD or Intel cradle-to-grave contracts experience + Top Secret clearance Additional Skills & Qualifications + 7 years of Contract Management experience including negotiations + 4 years experience in a government contracting environment + Experience managing in a fast-paced workload environment Work Environment The position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring in-person attendance once a week at the Herndon office. The role involves a dynamic and fast-paced setting, utilizing advanced contract management tools and methodologies. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $76.44/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chantilly,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.