MaxPayload LLC

Senior Federal Contracts, Subcontracts Management Consultant

MaxPayload LLC

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Location Type: Remote

Location: District of Columbia • Maryland • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of federal contracts, from negotiation to execution and compliance review.
  • Develop and implement effective contract management processes, ensuring proper risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Advise and collaborate with internal stakeholders on contract terms, compliance matters, and performance metrics.
  • Conduct thorough contract analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Provide training and mentorship to junior contract staff to build stronger contract management capabilities.
  • Monitor changes in federal regulations and policies and assess their impact on existing contracts.
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management regarding contract status and compliance-related issues.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in federal government contract management supporting IDIQ, Task Order, and Subcontract execution under large federal vehicles (VA, DoD, HHS, DHS preferred).
  • Demonstrated expertise interpreting and enforcing FAR Part 16 (IDIQ), FAR Part 42 (Prime/Sub oversight), and FAR Changes clauses as they apply to Task Orders and subcontractor rights.
  • Expertise in IDIQ task order environments and traditional federal set-aside contracting (WOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a), and a clear understanding of how primes and subcontractors operate differently within each structure.
  • Deep working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS where applicable, and the practical application of these regulations to IDIQ task orders, set-aside vehicles (WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB), and subcontractor management in a prime/sub environment is required.
  • Direct experience working for or advising Prime contractors and subcontractors on execution of awarded Task Orders.
  • Experience with resolving Prime/Subcontractor performance, scope, and execution conflicts.
  • Deep working knowledge of how credentialing, onboarding, and security clearance timelines intersect with contractual obligations on healthcare and professional services contracts.
  • Strong ability to review existing subcontract language and identify risk, leverage points, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Experience advising small businesses and federal subcontractors and prime positioning.
  • Exceptional analytical and writing skills with the ability to draft clear contractual position statements and executive-level communications.
  • Ability to provide practical, actionable guidance with deep understanding of FAR regulations within large multi-year and multi-billion dollar contracts.
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Other benefits, terms apply.
  • Available only as a W2.
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