Contracts Manager- CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support full life-cycle contract management for federal commercial and international programs. This position is fully remote (Eastern or Central Time preferred; Mountain considered) and will serve as a key individual contributor within a small agile contracts team.

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in contract negotiation compliance and administration comfortable managing complex agreements hands-on without direct reports. This role requires flexibility to support occasional after-hours work during major proposal or contract deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the contract life cycle including negotiation award administration modification and closeout for federal and commercial contracts.
Provide expert guidance on contract terms and conditions to leadership project managers and proposal teams.
Support proposal development including drafting and reviewing cost and business volumes to ensure compliance with solicitations.
Maintain strong working relationships with contracting officers subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Procurement Department to develop and negotiate subcontracts teaming agreements consultant agreements and NDAs.
Review and interpret prime and subcontract terms to ensure compliance with company policies FAR/DFARS and other applicable regulations.
Prepare and maintain complete and compliant contract documentation including cost allowability intellectual property rights and risk assessments.
Participate in developing and refining company contract policies procedures and templates; assist in staff training as needed.
Support financial reporting activities including pipeline analysis funding forecasts and contract backlog reporting.
Lead or support negotiation strategies with both government and industry partners ensuring fair and compliant agreements.
Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or related field (or 14 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree).
810 years of progressive experience managing federal contracts and subcontracts (IDIQ T&M CPFF FFP).
Strong understanding of FAR DFARS and other government procurement regulations.
Hands-on experience supporting both small business and large federal contractors.
Experience with CPSR-compliant procurement systems and ERP tools.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and subcontracts including terms pricing and schedules.
Excellent analytical communication and writing skills with the ability to explain complex contractual concepts clearly.
Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of multitasking under tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.
CPCM or CFCM certification preferred but not required.

$120000 - $140000 a year

Required Experience:

Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support full life-cycle contract management for federal commercial and international programs. This position is fully remote (Eastern or Central Time preferred; Mountain considered) and will serve as a key individual contributor within a smal...

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the contract life cycle including negotiation award administration modification and closeout for federal and commercial contracts.
Provide expert guidance on contract terms and conditions to leadership project managers and proposal teams.
Support proposal development including drafting and reviewing cost and business volumes to ensure compliance with solicitations.
Maintain strong working relationships with contracting officers subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Procurement Department to develop and negotiate subcontracts teaming agreements consultant agreements and NDAs.
Review and interpret prime and subcontract terms to ensure compliance with company policies FAR/DFARS and other applicable regulations.
Prepare and maintain complete and compliant contract documentation including cost allowability intellectual property rights and risk assessments.
Participate in developing and refining company contract policies procedures and templates; assist in staff training as needed.
Support financial reporting activities including pipeline analysis funding forecasts and contract backlog reporting.
Lead or support negotiation strategies with both government and industry partners ensuring fair and compliant agreements.
Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or related field (or 14 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree).
810 years of progressive experience managing federal contracts and subcontracts (IDIQ T&M CPFF FFP).
Strong understanding of FAR DFARS and other government procurement regulations.
Hands-on experience supporting both small business and large federal contractors.
Experience with CPSR-compliant procurement systems and ERP tools.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and subcontracts including terms pricing and schedules.
Excellent analytical communication and writing skills with the ability to explain complex contractual concepts clearly.
Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of multitasking under tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.
CPCM or CFCM certification preferred but not required.