Contracts & Procurement Manager

Contracts & Procurement Manager (Government Contracting)
Reston VA Remote Flexibility Available
Temp-to-Perm (3-Month TTP)

A fast-growing organization supporting U.S. Government contracts is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations contract administration and vendor management. This individual will serve as a key resource ensuring compliance with federal regulations and supporting operational and strategic objectives in a highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who can operate both strategically and tacticallypartnering cross-functionally to manage contract risk drive procurement efficiencies and support audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft review negotiate and administer a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements subcontracts NDAs and service agreements
• Maintain contract documentation including renewals amendments and compliance records
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure timely execution of deliverables and milestones
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks
• Partner with legal counsel on complex agreements and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with FAR DFARS and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) requirements

Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for goods services and subcontracted work
• Source evaluate and onboard vendors based on cost quality and performance
• Negotiate pricing and terms to optimize value and cost efficiency
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and performance standards
• Ensure purchasing aligns with budgets and organizational policies

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Establish and enhance procurement and contract management procedures and controls
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and cybersecurity standards (CMMC NIST SP 800-171)
• Support audit readiness and reporting related to procurement and contracts
• Track procurement metrics spend analytics and vendor performance

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations Legal Finance Engineering and Leadership teams
• Support RFPs bid packages scope reviews and vendor selection processes
• Provide guidance on procurement best practices and contractual obligations
• Present contract and procurement insights to leadership including risk exposure and readiness reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance or related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in procurement contracts administration or supply chain management
• Strong experience managing vendor and subcontractor agreements in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of contract negotiation and risk management
• Excellent communication organizational and analytical skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement/accounting systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience within government contracting construction engineering manufacturing or project-based industries
• Familiarity with FAR DFARS CMMC NIST SP 800-171 ITAR/EAR and compliance frameworks
• Experience building procurement processes or improving operational workflows
• Exposure to federal or grant-funded procurement environments

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must comply with company security and data protection standards