Manage all aspects of the contract life cycle, including negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout for federal and commercial contracts.
Provide expert guidance on contract terms and conditions to leadership, project managers, and proposal teams.
Support proposal development, including drafting and reviewing cost and business volumes to ensure compliance with solicitations.
Maintain strong working relationships with contracting officers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Procurement Department to develop and negotiate subcontracts, teaming agreements, consultant agreements, and NDAs.
Review and interpret prime and subcontract terms to ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS, and other applicable regulations.
Prepare and maintain complete and compliant contract documentation, including cost allowability, intellectual property rights, and risk assessments.
Participate in developing and refining company contract policies, procedures, and templates; assist in staff training as needed.
Support financial reporting activities, including pipeline analysis, funding forecasts, and contract backlog reporting.
Lead or support negotiation strategies with both government and industry partners, ensuring fair and compliant agreements.
Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or 14+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree).
8–10+ years of progressive experience managing federal contracts and subcontracts (IDIQ, T&M, CPFF, FFP).
Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other government procurement regulations.
Hands-on experience supporting both small business and large federal contractors.
Experience with CPSR-compliant procurement systems and ERP tools.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and subcontracts, including terms, pricing, and schedules.
Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills with the ability to explain complex contractual concepts clearly.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking under tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.
CPCM or CFCM certification preferred but not required.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract managementnegotiationproposal developmentcost analysiscompliancecontract documentationrisk assessmentfinancial reportingcontract negotiationprocurement systems