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 comp rates.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Manage accounts payable/receivables, accruals, and audits.

Operational Oversight:

• Support business development and project execution.
• Oversee equipment procurement and maintenance.
• Assist in the operational management of a 200+ employee, $16M/year division.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or related field is required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in contracts management or a related senior role.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), various contract types (FFP, CP, T&M), and government contracting.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Other:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in commercial custodial services, laundry operations, and vehicle fleet operations.
• Familiarity with HR processes and financial reporting/budgeting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 841 - Manager III, Contracts Business Dept Number: 2300

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - NEVER

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - NEVER

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

PUSHING/PULLING - NEVER

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - NEVER

At Shoulder - NEVER

Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - NEVER

SQUAT - NEVER

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - FREQUENTLY

SITTING - FREQUENTLY

SPEAKING - FREQUENTLY

OTHER, please describe - FREQUENTLY - Driving