Contracts Manager (Clearance Required) (Remote)

Nexxis Solutions
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Remote
  • $130,000–$170,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
4 days ago

Job Description

At Nexxis, we hire talented, TS/SCI-cleared professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career. Unlike many small businesses that hire to fill individual job requisitions or specific contract needs, we aim to hire top talent into the company and provide our staff with a multitude of contract opportunities spanning technologies and domains. The truth is, there is always high demand for our top engineering talent among the National Security customers we serve. Help us shape the future!

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced (mid to senior level) Contracts Manager to support both prime contracts and subcontracts in a fast‑paced government‑contracting environment. This role is ideal for someone who excels at balancing compliance, negotiation, and relationship‑building, while keeping programs running smoothly.

What You'll Do

  • Administer the full lifecycle of prime contracts and subcontracts, from award through closeout.
  • Review, negotiate, and manage contract and subcontract terms, modifications, and flow‑downs.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal policies.
  • Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Security, and Supply Chain to ensure contractual requirements are understood and met.
  • Cost proposal support including RFP review, document preparation/redlines, flow-downs, risk analysis, teammate communication, and compliance
  • Monitor funding and contractual obligations.
  • Work closely with program and finance teams on funding strategy, deliverables, performance, and reporting.
  • Maintain accurate contract files and Unanet GovCon system.
  • Assist with internal/external audits.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for government COs, primes, subs, and internal stakeholders.

Senior level can also expect to do the following:

  • Lead contract strategy, negotiation, and execution for high‑value federal programs.
  • Advise executives and program leadership on contractual risk, pricing, and compliance.
  • Manage relationships with government COs, prime contractors, subcontractors, legal counsel, and auditors.
  • Drive audit readiness and support CPSR, DCAA, DCMA, and internal reviews.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, contract management, or related field.
  • Government Contract Management experience:
    • For mid-level: 5+ years
    • For senior level: 10+ years
  • Experience supervising / managing / mentoring contracting staff.
  • Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and subcontract administration.
  • Experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strongly Preferred: Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies; familiarity with CPSR environments; understanding of CUI/NISPOM requirements.

Senior level should also possess:

  • Demonstrated success negotiating complex contract terms and handling high‑visibility programs.
  • Experience managing subcontract portfolios and leading contract professionals.
  • Exceptional communication and executive‑level briefing skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Meaningful mission impact
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

Clearance: TS/SCI with appropriate level poly required (current/active strongly preferred)

Nexxis Solutions offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k and more).

  • Salary ranges: mid-level $130k to $170k; senior level $160k to $200k
  • Telework/hybrid work schedule: this opportunity will offer some level of telework but candidates must be willing/able to report to office space when required
  • More details can be found here: Nexxis Benefits Overview

*Salaries outside ranges may be considered based on qualifications (including but not limited to years of experience, education, certifications skills).

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Nexxis Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Nexxis takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Nexxis Solutions, please contact us at 410-875-7980 or recruiting(at)nexxissolutions.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. You can find links to these notices here.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD (
Remote
)
Salary$130,000–$170,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Contract Reviewunmatched
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)unmatched
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)unmatched
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)unmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • LinkedInunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Relationship Managementunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
  • Small Businessunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • Twitterunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched

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