Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager (Government Contracts)

Duration: 5 Months (01/5/2026 - 06/5/2026)

Location: Atlanta, GA 30354

Worksite: Onsite | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Draft, review, and negotiate complex government subcontracts ensuring alignment with FAR/DFARS requirements and prime contract obligations.

* Oversee contract formation activities, including identification and mitigation of high-risk provisions and negotiation of contractual modifications.

* Conduct detailed pre-award risk assessments for U.S. Government and military program proposals, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.

* Interpret prime contract requirements to ensure correct flow-down of obligations to subcontractors.

* Support commercial derivative military aircraft (CDMA) maintenance programs through subject-matter expertise in federal procurement.

* Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, Program Management, and Technical Operations to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.

* Manage contract workflows in SAP Ariba, including documentation, approvals, and ERIM review processes.

* Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready records of negotiations, risk assessments, compliance actions, and contract changes.

* Advise on subcontractor obligations and provide risk mitigation strategies during both pre-award and post-award phases.

* Resolve complex contractual issues involving federal acquisition regulations and subcontracting frameworks.

* Support internal teams by developing guidance, templates, and best practices for government contracting activities.

* Perform other duties as assigned to support the Military Contracts program.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

* JD or advanced legal degree strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent business degree welcome.

* Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. Government contracting with strong exposure to military, aerospace, or defense programs.

* Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS, SSOW, PWS, IDIQs, GTAs, and related federal contracting frameworks.

* Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and execute complex government contracts and subcontracts.

* Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with high attention to detail.

* Ability to interpret federal regulations, assess contractual risk, and ensure compliance with prime contract flow-down obligations.

* Experience working within contract management systems, preferably SAP Ariba, and managing structured approval workflows.

* Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with legal, compliance, technical, and supplier stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working as both a prime contractor and subcontractor supporting U.S. Government or military programs.

* Demonstrated success in managing contractual risk across the full lifecycle of government procurements.

* Familiarity with commercial derivative military aircraft (CDMA) program contracting structures.