Contracts Manager
ABOUT US:
Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk.
Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Contracts Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts, supporting the company’s growth from capture and proposal through contract execution and closeout.
This role will negotiate, administer, and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, and company policies.
Partnering closely with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Legal, the Contracts Manager will identify and mitigate contractual risk, support proposal development, negotiate terms and conditions, and provide guidance on contractual obligations throughout program execution.
The ideal candidate is an experienced government contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth defense technology environment. They are comfortable balancing risk with business objectives, developing scalable contracting processes, and supporting both strategic pursuits and active programs.
Success in this role requires strong negotiation skills, sound business judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the full contract lifecycle from proposal suppor...