Contracts Manager

Description

• Lead the entire contract management process, including RFP/RFQ reviews, proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, and contract administration through to close-out.    
• Serve as the lead contracts administrator for the respective federal market contract portfolio, ensuring meticulous management and strategic oversight.    
• Review and recommend contract terms and conditions to guarantee compliance with company policies, government specifications, and requirements.    
• Provide expert advice to technical and program personnel on contractual rights, obligations, and best practices.    
• Utilize experience in identifying, mitigating, and resolving program risks and issues to ensure proactive management and strategic resolution.    
• Participate actively in program management review meetings, debriefs, and kickoff meetings, ensuring contractual aspects are aligned with program objectives.    
• Negotiate, review, and draft a variety of contractual documents, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and company risk policies and procedures.    
• Prepare and manage subcontractor proposals and agreements, ensuring alignment with primary contracts and program objectives.    
• Navigate and utilize federal government submission portals proficiently, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.    
• Contribute to proposal color team reviews, providing critical insights and recommendations to enhance proposal quality and competitiveness.    
• Enforce compliance with all government regulations, corporate policies, and procedures, maintaining legal and ethical standards in all contractual activities.    
• Conduct and facilitate training sessions on contract terms, FAR compliance, and contract procedures, empowering team members and stakeholders.    
• Play a significant role in recommending and preparing new or revised policies, SOPs, and efficiencies related to proposals and contracts administration.
• Collaborate across multiple business functions, ensuring cohesive and integrated contract management.    
• Apply experience with Federal contracts and GSA Schedules to diversify and strengthen the company's contract portfolio.    
• Successfully navigates and interprets complex FAR requirements in the context of government contracts.    
• Other duties as assigned.      

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in government contracts.    
• Demonstrated proficiency in contract law, with a proven successful contract management track record.    
• Significant experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and administration, underpinned by a keen attention to detail and precision.    
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders and presenting complex contractual information in a clear, accessible manner.   
• A visionary leader with a talent for thinking outside the box, taking the initiative, and driving positive change.    
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant federal procurement regulations.    
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.    

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.     

• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certificate issued by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).    
• Practical experience with contract management systems or software, especially familiarity with Unanet, to enhance contract administration and project lifecycle management.    
• A talent for multi-tasking and independent operation, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments and delivering exceptional results.    

• Pursuant to government contracts, this position requires U.S. Citizenship status