Lead Federal Contracts Manager – Government

AT&T

Lead Federal Contracts Manager overseeing cradle to grave contracts management for AT&T government contracts. Collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,200 - $237,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cradle to grave contracts management of Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price and T&M type contracts.
Knowledge of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Represent AT&T and interface with Customer Contracting Officials, including corporate signature authority
Manage and maintain contract files
Serve as a trusted advisor to contract PMO; provide guidance concerning contractual terms and conditions
Manage multiple issues and clients’ requests simultaneously
Advise Program Management team of their rights and obligations under the contract terms
Review contract terms and conditions for completeness and consistency with corporate policies and standards
Identify and mitigate risks
Negotiate contract modifications, review & support change proposals and potentially follow-on work
Issue contractual correspondence; attend meetings and briefings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must have a bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience managing Federal Government contracts including proposal preparation, contract negotiations and overall administration of assigned government contracts.
Contract Management experience required with all contract types (primarily CPAF), working expertise with Federal Acquisition Regulation, and agency supplements.
Excellent organizational, written and oral communications skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Experience with Government contracting issues such as conflict of interest, request for equitable adjustment, funding realignment, and security in government contracting.
Candidate should have excellent administration skills, experience using Microsoft Office products, and ability to learn new computer applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

contracts managementCost Accounting Standardscontract negotiationsproposal preparationcontract administrationFederal Acquisition Regulationrisk identification and mitigationcontract modificationschange proposalsgovernment contracting issues

Soft Skills

organizational skillswritten communicationoral communicationtask managementadvisory skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillsnegotiation skillsmulti-taskingguidance provision

Certifications

bachelor's degree