Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Remote but must be in the DC Metro for meetings.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of Federal and Commercial contracts and subcontracts, including proposal support, negotiation, administration, compliance, and closeout. The position ensures contractual activities comply with applicable regulations, including FAR/DFARS, commercial requirements, and cybersecurity requirements, while supporting business objectives and mitigating risk.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Administration

• Manage a portfolio of Federal and Commercial prime contracts and subcontracts from pre-award through closeout
• Interpret and apply contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance and performance
• Serve as primary point of contact for contractual matters with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

• Maintain contract files in accordance with company policies and audit requirements

Pre-Award Support

• Review solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) and support proposal development
• Analyze contract requirements, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Draft and review NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other pre-award documents
• Ensure proposal compliance with applicable regulations and solicitation requirements

Negotiation & Execution

• Lead or support negotiations of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications
• Develop negotiation strategies in coordination with legal, finance, and program teams
• Exercise delegated authority to review, negotiate, and execute contracts and subcontracts, consistent with company policies and approval frameworks

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements
• Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to management
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA)
• Monitor contract performance, funding, and deliverable requirements

Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements and related DoD cybersecurity obligations
• Ensure appropriate cybersecurity clauses and flow-down requirements are incorporated into contracts and subcontracts

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align contract requirements with applicable security frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-171)

Subcontract Management

• Draft, review, and administer subcontracts under Federal and Commercial programs
• Ensure proper flow-down of prime contract requirements, including regulatory and cybersecurity obligations
• Manage subcontractor communications, modifications, and performance issues

Change Management & Closeout

• Process contract modifications, including funding and scope changes
• Track key contract milestones and deliverables
• Lead contract closeout activities, ensuring all obligations are met

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in contract management, including Federal contracting
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles
• Experience managing both prime contracts and subcontracts
• Experience executing contracts and subcontracts under delegated authority (applicant has had signature authority), in accordance with company policies
• Working knowledge of CMMC requirements and compliance processes in support of DoD contracts
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred

• Professional certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM)
• Recent experience with government agencies such as DoD, Department of Commerce, or civilian Federal agencies
• Familiarity with government electronic invoicing systems systems (e.g., IPP, WAWF, or similar system)
• Experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits