Description

Senior Contracts Manager

Huntsville, AL

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Overview

Reporting to the VP of Contracts, the Senior Contracts Manager supports the administration and execution of Aurex's federal contracts across defense, space, and intelligence programs. This role focuses on managing the contract lifecycle, maintaining accurate contract data and reporting within our CRM systems, and working closely with Program Managers and Business Development to ensure contracts are executed efficiently and in compliance with federal regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts including review, negotiation support, execution, modification tracking, and closeout.
• Program Support: Partner with Program Managers to monitor contract performance, funding, deliverables, and compliance with contract requirements.
• CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate contract data within company systems, manage pipeline and contract records in the CRM, and generate reporting for leadership.
• Proposal Support: Assist Business Development and Capture teams with contract review, proposal documentation, and coordination during proposal submissions.
• Subcontract Management: Support subcontract administration including issuing agreements, tracking modifications, and ensuring appropriate FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements.
• Compliance: Ensure contracts adhere to applicable federal regulations including FAR/DFARS and internal company policies.
• Internal Coordination: Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Program teams to support contract execution, funding tracking, and documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 610 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts within the Defense, Aerospace, or National Security sectors.
• Contract Knowledge: Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and common federal contract types such as CPFF, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ.
• Contract Administration: Experience supporting contract negotiation, modification management, subcontract administration, and contract compliance.
• Systems & Reporting: Experience managing contract data, CRM systems, and reporting for program or contract performance tracking.
• Communication: Strong ability to collaborate with Program Managers, Business Development teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using UNANET or similar ERP/CRM systems
• Familiarity with IDIQ contracts and federal contract vehicles
• CFCM or CPCM certification
• Experience supporting DCAA or DCMA audit requests

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location: Huntsville, AL
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Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant's citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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