Contracts Manager - Diego Garcia - British Indian Ocean

Amentum Services, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager for a full-time position in Diego Garcia. The role involves leading contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing a team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in government contracts and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment supporting U.S. military operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of government contracts experience in a DoD OCONUS environment.
• Preferred active Security Clearance at SECRET.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contract types.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations and lifecycle management.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights and obligations.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Management

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contracts Manager - Diego Garcia - British Indian Ocean

Compensation is contingent upon contract award and will be full-time on the island of Diego Garcia.

Purpose and Scope

This individual will lead contract negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and DoD FAR Supplement (FAR/DFARS), and oversee a team supporting a high‑value program.

The Contract Manager will primarily lead a contracts team in support of the Expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain (EDSC) portfolio, delivering logistics, operational, and maintenance solutions to Department of Defense customers, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and British military. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic, high‑energy environment and meet all required qualifications for a contracts professional.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead review, drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management of a wide range of contracts.
• Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations, risk and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise senior management on complex contractual terms, including indemnities, limitation of liability, terminations, payment terms and dispute resolution.
• Partner with the Program Management Office (PMO) to understand operational requirements and objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and milestones; manage amendments, renewals, file management, and close‑out procedures.
• Oversee contract administration while driving initiatives to enhance profitability and accelerate cash collection.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Operations and Business Management teams to track, assess, and accurately report project cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in proposal development with a focus on reviewing terms and conditions, risk assessment, and pricing strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters, including status, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and terminations.
• Ensure timely contract execution through proactive communication and coordination.
• Analyze and interpret federal government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, policy.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and files within the Amentum Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS).
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Manage multiple task orders simultaneously across various contract types (cost, T&M, FFP).
• Oversee contract closeout activities.
• Participate in audits and internal reviews.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of Service Contract Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement, and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft‑Office Suite.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Position may require a security clearance; (Preferred – Active Security Clearance at SECRET).

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• DoD Secret Security clearance
• Valid U.S. Passport and Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Management)
• Minimum of seven (7) years of government contracts experience in a DoD OCONUS contract environment with at least five (5) years in management with an emphasis in Base Operations Support Services with a working knowledge in contract administration, subcontracts, purchasing, document control, and/or pricing.
• Minimum of three (3) previous years of working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contract types: Fixed‑Price, Cost‑Reimbursable, Time and Material, Federal Schedule, and more.
• Successfully complete pre‑deployment training and all required medical exam, tests and vaccinations.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Generally, works in an office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. This position can be authorized to work remotely.

Other Responsibilities

Safety – Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality – Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance – Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Equal Opportunity

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing