Contracts Division, Business Manager

Applications due by July 18, 2025

Goodwill of Colorado

    Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic senior Contracts Business Manager to lead our contract operations and ensure the effective negotiation, execution, and management of contracts across the organization.

This pivotal role requires a proactive leader with a strong understanding of legal compliance, risk management, and business operations.

Pay: $85,000 annually

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Full-Time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.

All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager III, Contracts Business will be highly skilled and strategic, lead Goodwill of Colorado’s contract operations and ensure the effective negotiation, execution, and management of contracts (Commercial, Federal, and/or State Set Aside) across the organization.

This pivotal role requires a proactive leader with a strong understanding of legal compliance, risk management, and business operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Contract Oversight:


* Assist with drafting and negotiating contracts.


* Manage contracts and subcontracts.


* Oversee the full contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout.


* Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), State of Colorado, and internal policies.

Operational Leadership:


* Implement contract management policies and procedures that align with division business goals and industry best practices.


* Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Risk and Compliance:


* Proactively identify and mitigate contractual risks.


* Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.


* Performance and Reporting


* Monitor contract performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).


* Generate reports and insights for senior leadership.


* Manage contract renewals, amendments, terminations, and performance reviews.


* Team and Relationship Management.


* Lead and mentor a team of contract professionals.


* Collaborate with internal departments and external partners.


* Resolve disputes and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

HR and Administrative Oversight: 


* Support Human Resources (HR) functions including hiring, training, and performance reviews.


* Manage employee documentation and ensure labor law compliance.


* Conduct performance reviews and manage employee relations.

Financial and Business Acumen: 


* Track overhead, unemployment, and worker’s...