Contracts & Compliance Manager

Job Title: Contracts & Compliance Manager | Fully Onsite- Fairfax, VA | $40-45/hr | 6 month Contract to Hire

Job Description

The Contracts & Compliance Manager oversees legal contracting activities and regulatory compliance across the organization, with a strong focus on government contracting environments. This role reviews, drafts, redlines, and negotiates a wide range of commercial and government-related agreements, supports facility clearance and cybersecurity compliance efforts, and partners closely with HR and Accounting to strengthen internal operations. The position offers a full-time, in-office opportunity with long-term growth potential in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, and other business contracts.
• Support legal and contracts functions by assisting with government contract compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel when necessary to address specialized legal and compliance matters.
• Support legal risk management initiatives and assist in the development and refinement of internal policies.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date contract files and legal documentation systems.
• Assist in overseeing and maintaining Facility Clearance (FCL) compliance requirements, ensuring all obligations are tracked and met.
• Support and help coordinate CMMC and broader cybersecurity compliance initiatives.
• Track compliance deadlines, filings, certifications, and reporting requirements to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Help improve and streamline internal processes related to federal contracting compliance and regulatory oversight.
• Work closely with HR and Accounting departments on operational matters that intersect with contracts and compliance.
• Assist with hiring coordination, including onboarding documentation and personnel compliance requirements.
• Support internal investigations and employee-related documentation as needed, handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Assist with administrative processes and help implement scalable internal systems and operational procedures to support growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, partners, and executives to resolve contract and compliance issues in a professional and timely manner.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in contracts and compliance or audit-focused roles.
• Proven ability to review, draft, redline, and negotiate vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, NDAs, teaming agreements, and other business contracts.
• Experience assisting in overseeing and maintaining Facility Clearance (FCL) compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience in government contracting environments and working within established compliance frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail in managing documentation and deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically, identify risks, and solve problems creatively within legal and compliance contexts.
• Confidence and professionalism in communicating with vendors, partners, and executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting documents, correspondence, and internal guidance.
• Proactive work style with the ability to take ownership of tasks without constant oversight.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities may shift quickly.
• High level of trustworthiness and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in legal operations, paralegal work, contract administration, or compliance management.
• Familiarity with federal government contracting processes and requirements.
• Understanding of FCL, CMMC, ITAR, or related compliance frameworks.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating both commercial and government-related agreements.
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but relevant experience is highly valued.
• Personable and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to support a rapidly expanding organization.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Fairfax, VA, within a rapidly expanding organization that operates in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The role involves close collaboration with legal, HR, Accounting, and other operational teams, as well as regular interaction with external vendors, partners, and counsel. The work centers on government contracting, compliance frameworks such as FCL and CMMC, and the use of organized documentation systems to manage contracts and regulatory obligations. The environment values trustworthiness, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, while offering long-term growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.