Contracts Manager with Security Clearance

Position

Description:

CGI Federal is seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of contracts management (strategy, negotiation, execution, and compliance) for a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program in Aberdeen, MD. This role is central to ensuring our program's contractual foundation remains solid, audit-ready, and fully aligned with Defense acquisition regulations. The Senior Contracts Manager will guide and manage government-facing obligations with precision and authority.

This leader will not only safeguard contractual integrity but will shape and implement contractual obligations for a highly visible modernization effort. The idea candidate brings deep experience in Defense contracting, ability to interpret and apply FAR/DFARS requirements, and the confidence to engage with senior government stakeholders. If you excel at turning complex requirements into clear, compliant, and executable contractual frameworks as well as thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and foresight matter, this role is an opportunity to have a defining impact on a mission-critical modernization initiative.

This position is located in Aberdeen, MD. Your future duties and responsibilities:
Strategic Contract Leadership . Lead long-range contract strategy development to support evolving modernization requirements . Anticipate acquisition pathways and capability growth across multi-year program phases . Advise senior leadership on strategic contract risks and opportunities Acquisition Innovation & Transformation . Implement modern contracting methods such as agile and modular contracting . Align contract structures with digital engineering and model-based systems engineering practices .

Develop contract frameworks that support rapid prototyping and accelerated fielding Advanced Negotiation & Relationship Management . Lead high-level negotiations with government and industry partners . Build strategic, long-term relationships across the program and supply chain . Represent the program in executive-level reviews and contractual discussions Data-Driven Contract Oversight . Use analytics tools to monitor contract performance and identify risk trends .

Develop predictive models to anticipate cost, schedule, or compliance issues . Drive process improvements using data insights and audit outcomes Regulatory Foresight & Compliance Leadership . Stay ahead of changes in FAR/DFARS, cybersecurity requirements, and acquisition policy . Recommend updates to internal processes based on emerging federal regulations . Serve as the SME for new policies impacting program contracting Enterprise Integration & Knowledge Leadership .

Mentor and develop future contracting professionals . Integrate contracting workflows with program management, engineering, and finance . Lead capture of lessons learned and best practices across the enterprise Contract Execution Excellence . Standardize tools, templates, and digital workflows for contracting activities . Ensure audit-ready contract documentation and process transparency . Maintain flexible contractual frameworks that adapt to new mission priorities Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Education . MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, or a related field . A BA/BS plus 3 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the graduate degree Experience . 8+ years of experience as a Contracts Administrator or Contracts Manager within a DoD acquisition environment . Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering FAR/DFARS-based government contracts .

Proven ability to manage contract actions across the full lifecycle (pre-award through closeout) . Experience preparing proposals, modifications, cost/price analyses, and contract briefs . Background supporting major defense programs or multi-year government modernization initiatives . Experience assessing contractor performance, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring compliance . Experience working cross-functionally with finance, program management, engineering, and supply chain Knowledge & Technical Skills .

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