Contracts & Compliance Senior Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

the Contracts and Compliance Senior Manager leads the full lifecycle management of government contracts and grants and supports business compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements, including administration of the firm's GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract and OASIS+ and other governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC)/IDIQ vehicles,, and state and local regulations in coordination with the organization's Office of the General Counsel (OGC), as appropriate. This role supports contract and grant vehicle evaluation, pursuit strategy and submission requirements coordinates with OGC for legal review of NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts, and provides business-facing review, issue identification, and operational input on proposal requirements and contract terms, escalating legal questions, legal risk determinations, and requests for legal advice to the organizations legal department as needed. It also actively monitors business compliance with established federal, state and local contract and grant certifications and representations.
the Contracts and Compliance Senior Manager leads the full lifecycle management of government contracts and grants and supports business compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements, including administration of the firm's GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract and OASIS+ and other governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC)/IDIQ vehicles,, and state and local regulations in coordination with the organization's Office of the General Counsel (OGC), as appropriate. This role supports contract and grant vehicle evaluation, pursuit strategy and submission requirements coordinates with OGC for legal review of NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts, and provides business-facing review, issue identification, and operational input on proposal requirements and contract terms, escalating legal questions, legal risk determinations, and requests for legal advice to the organizations legal department as needed. It also actively monitors business compliance with established federal, state and local contract and grant certifications and representations.
Job Duties

Evaluates and recommends contract and grant vehicles, including both competitive and non-competitive opportunities, based on growth strategy, risk and compliance implications
Prepares, and coordinates required contractual and grant documentation and organizational information to support contract and grant vehicle submissions
Monitors business compliance with established ongoing reporting, renewal, and administrative requirements of active contract and grant vehicles
Coordinates preparation, routing, and execution of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, and subcontracts with prospective and existing partners in coordination with Legal
Provides business input to capture and proposal teams on strategic teaming approaches and terms
Supports implementation of contractual requirements through monitoring, identifying whether agreements align with contract and grant requirements and internal policies
Reviews RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to identify business compliance requirements and potential contractual or grant issues, and coordinates with OGC for legal review
Coordinates and supports development of business responses to contractual sections of proposals, including representations and certifications, terms and conditions, and exception summaries
Analyzes key clauses, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA terms, and provide compliance assessments to internal stakeholders
Serves as liaison between internal teams and government contracting officers during the proposal phase
Partners with OGC and leadership teams to provide business input on terms and support the development of thoughtful and strategic responses to terms and conditions
Serves as the primary point of contact for government customers (and strategic advisor on more complex matters) on all contract-related matters throughout the contract lifecycle
May lead contract kick-off meetings and ensure the operational team understands compliance obligations
Coordinates operational administration of contract modifications, performance monitoring, reporting requirements, and final closeout
Ensures deliverables and established contractual obligations are tracked and met in a timely, compliant manner
Develops and maintains internal policies and procedures to support business compliance with established FAR, DFARS, GSA requirements, and other applicable federal, state and local laws
Conducts regular internal audits and compliance reviews to identify and coordinate remediation of gaps in business processes or procedures
Serves as a business facing resource for established federal, state and local compliance requirements, providing training and guidance to internal teams in coordination with OGC, as needed
Monitors regulatory updates for potential operational impact, coordinates with OGC, and supports updates to internal practices to maintain business compliance with established requirements
Builds strong working relationships across OGC, compliance, finance, People & Culture, capture, and delivery teams to support business operations and compliance
Develops and reports on key contracts and compliance metrics for senior leadership, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Performs additional specialized duties such as GSA contract oversight, SAM.gov registration management, and FOCI program oversight, depending on team and company needs
Leads process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support scalability
Participates in strategy development for new market entry, contract and grant expansion, and partnership models from a compliance perspective
Supports pre- and post-award contract and grant strategy and risk mitigation planning
Represents the Contracts and Compliance function in internal and external meetings, audits, and reviews
Supports due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions or partner evaluations
Performs other duties as assigned to support corporate goals and the

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