Contracts Manager – Government Contractor

Position Overview

The Contract Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of contracts with U.S. federal, state, and local government customers, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (including FAR/DFARS and agency supplements), company policies, and business objectives. This role partners closely with Capture, Program Management, Finance, and Legal to structure, negotiate, administer, and close out prime contracts and subcontracts that support the company’s strategic goals.

Location: Remote
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt

• Manage the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle, including pre‑award support, contract formation, administration, modifications, and closeout for government prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Review solicitations (RFPs/RFQs), support proposal development, and lead or support contract negotiations on terms, conditions, price, and risk allocation.
• Draft, review, and interpret contract documents, including prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Joint Venture agreements, Mentor‑Protégé agreements, and modifications to ensure alignment with company standards and legal requirements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contract terms and conditions, including clauses related to pricing, data rights, intellectual property, indemnification, limitation of liability, and termination.
• Ensure contract compliance with FAR, DFARS, GSAR, other agency supplements, and relevant Executive Orders; advise program and leadership teams on regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Support capture and program teams on GSA and other government‑wide acquisition contracts, including schedule maintenance, modifications, and compliance with ordering procedures.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, funding, and schedules; track and report risks, issues, and non‑conformances, and drive corrective actions with internal stakeholders and customer counterparts.
• Prepare, review, and process contract changes (change orders, REAs, claims, options, extensions, and administrative modifications) in coordination with Program Management, Finance, and Legal.
• Serve as primary contractual interface with Government Contracting Officers, CORs, and prime/subcontract partners, maintaining effective working relationships and resolving contractual disputes.
• Manage contractual actions and customer interfaces for Intelligence Community programs, coordinating closely with security, program management, and subcontractors to address unique contractual and security requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract files and records, including correspondence, approvals, funding documents, and compliance artifacts, in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize Deltek Costpoint for contract setup, funding, revenue, and billing, ensuring contract data is aligned with finance, pricing, and project controls.
• Support internal audits, external reviews, and assessments related to contract compliance and business systems; participate in continuous improvement of contract management processes, tools, and templates.
• Provide training and guidance to program teams on contract requirements, flow‑downs, GSA/other GWAC rules, and best practices in government contract management.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Administration, or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in contract management or closely related roles with a government contractor, including direct experience with federal (DoD, Intelligence Community, GSA or civilian) contracts.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSAR, and other federal procurement regulations; experience with common contract types, including FFP, CPFF/CPIF, T&M/LH, and IDIQ vehicles.
• Hands‑on experience drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions, Teaming Agreements, NDAs, Joint Venture agreements, and Mentor‑Protégé agreements for federal contracts.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community contracts, IT contracts and GSA schedule or other government‑wide…