Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

Avum is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the administration, compliance, and execution of federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of government contracting, FAR/DFARS regulations, contract lifecycle management, and customer engagement within the federal marketplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on DoD procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop, review, and negotiate contracts, solicitations, and procurement documents in accordance with federal acquisition standards.
• Provide guidance to program managers and leadership on contract requirements, obligations, risks, and compliance considerations.
• Manage contract administration activities throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract review, modifications, compliance monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to Federal procurement, with a strong focus on Defense.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and technical departments, to facilitate procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of procurement actions for audit and reporting purposes.
• Stay current on changes in defense procurement regulations and industry best practices.
• Review, negotiate, and administer prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and related contractual documents.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, contract terms and conditions, and company policies.
• Contribute to proposal and request for information writing activities.
• Collaborate with team members to find, track, and respond to business opportunity notices.
• Support proposal reviews and contract negotiations with government customers and industry partners.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract modifications, funding actions, option exercises, and contract closeouts.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation to support audits and reporting requirements.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs
• U.S. citizenship required
• Security clearance: Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain
• Background investigation required

What’s In It For You:

Experience supporting enterprise-scale Government applications and Federal regulations.
Advanced knowledge of system performance tuning and scalable data integration patterns.
Strong documentation and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Location:

This role is fully remote. The candidate must be available during core Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours, Monday through Friday, and may need to travel for occasional in-person meetings.

About Avum:

Avum, Inc. is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business who provides advanced software, database, and business intelligence systems to the DoD/Military, Intelligence Community, and Federal, State, Local and Commercial clients since 1991. We manage technical programs and projects and provide strategic guidance to support our customer's system engineering efforts. We provide sustainment in mission-critical and secure environments. We support information assurance activities and accreditation for the systems we deploy. Our engineers conduct rapid prototyping and Agile customer-focused iterations to produce complex applications, predictive analytic data environments, and NIST SP 800-53 compliant system architecture deployed within Navy and DoD networks. We have subject matter experts in multiple domains and technical expertise across all core technology stacks. We specialize in application development, large-scale database design, data engineering, and data visualization. Through results-driven, agile collaboration, the company continually researches and deploys secure solutions that exceed customer expectations in meeting or beating customer-allocated budgets and schedules. We aspire to the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional integrity in providing our customers with service that consistently earns us the highest possible performance ratings.

Avum, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced certifications such as CFCM or CPCM and/or previously held unlimited contracting officer’s warrant are preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in federal contract management, government contracting, contract administration, or acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations.
• Proven experience reviewing, negotiating, administering, and managing federal contracts and related agreements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is highly desirable. Experience supporting DoD, civilian federal, or federal contractor environments.
• Experience with contract types including FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, and BPA vehicles.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and risk mitigation.