Job Description

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

The Contract Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of public sector and commercial contracts across multiple business units, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for contract interpretation, lifecycle management, and compliance oversight across both pre-award and post-award activities.

This position partners closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, Pricing, and Operations teams to support public sector strategies, manage contractual risk, and ensure operational execution. The Contract Manager plays a key role in maintaining contract integrity, supporting audits, improving contract processes, and providing direction to contract analysts and administrators.

Worksite, Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, direct-hire, salaried positions with HNI Corporation. We offer competitive salary and benefits. This position will work four days a week (M-Th) from our corporate headquarters in Muscatine, IA and remotely on Fridays.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day direction to Contract Analysts and Contract Administrators
• Coordinates team workload, priorities, and project assignments
• Supports onboarding, training, and development of team members
• Acts as a functional lead for contract-related processes and escalations

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Contract Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of public sector and commercial contracts, serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities including onboarding, execution, modifications, renewals, and closeout
• Maintain accurate and complete contract documentation within contract management systems
• Manage pricing updates, product additions, and product discontinuations to ensure contractual alignment and margin protection
• Ensure contract terms are operationalized effectively across internal systems and business processes

Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor compliance with contract terms, government regulations, and internal policies
• Interpret contract language and advise stakeholders on contractual obligations and risk exposure
• Conduct contract risk reviews and identify potential financial, operational, or compliance risks
• Support development and enforcement of contract governance standards and controls
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on complex contractual issues and escalations

Public Sector Contracting Support

• Support proposal development, bid responses, and contract renewals for public sector opportunities
• Provide guidance on government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS) and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with public sector sales and operations teams to ensure contract alignment with business strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with Contracting Officers and external agencies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Risk, Accounting, Product, and Customer Service teams
• Serve as a central point of coordination for contract-related inquiries and issue resolution
• Communicate contract requirements and changes clearly to business stakeholders
• Support alignment between contractual obligations and operational execution

Audit, Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain reports to monitor contract compliance, performance, and financial impact
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation preparation and auditor interaction
• Track key contract metrics and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Respond to inquiries from auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders

Process Improvement & Operational Support

• Identify and implement improvements to contract management processes and workflows
• Support enhancements to contract lifecycle management systems and tools
• Develop and deliver training on contract processes, compliance requirements, and best practices
• Promote consistency and standardization across contract management activities

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Administration, or related field required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 8+ years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or related roles
• Experience managing government and commercial contracts in a corporate or legal environment
• Experience supporting public sector contracting, including bids, proposals, and renewals
• Experience working cross-functionally in a multi-business unit or enterprise environment
• Prior leadership or team coordination experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
• Experience with contract lifecycle management processes and tools
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and contract management platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze contract data and assess financial and operational impacts

Relevant Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex contract terms clearly
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions
• Leadership capability with a focus on accountability and execution

We look forward to hearing from you!