Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager (Federal Contracting) Position Summary

We are seeking two (2) highly experienced, hands‑on Senior Contracts Managers to lead complex federal contracting, subcontracting, compliance, and proposal activities within a professional services environment. This role supports the full acquisition lifecycle, including pre‑award strategy, contract and subcontract administration, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth initiatives. One position will require extensive experience with Cost‑Reimbursable contract types and associated government compliance.

• Lead end‑to‑end contract and subcontract lifecycle execution, including solicitation analysis, teaming, negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout across contract types (Fixed Price, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost‑Reimbursable, Ordering Vehicles).
• Draft, review, and administer contracts and related instruments (subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs), while managing documentation, correspondence, and issue resolution.
• Analyze RFQ/RFP/RFI solicitations and develop compliant contract strategies, including risk positioning and alignment with pricing.
• Support capture and proposal development through terms and conditions review, risk identification, and contract structuring.
• Structure and support teaming arrangements and contractual frameworks during pre‑award phases.
• Contribute to strategic planning and contract growth initiatives.
• Maintain contract files, documentation and CRM/CMS in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, GSAM, SBA regulations, and other applicable requirements (experience with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul preferred).
• Manage compliance across federal contract vehicles (GSA, OASIS+, CIO‑SP, IDIQs, GWACs, MACs).
• Oversee federal reporting and registration requirements (SAM, GSA, GWAC/MAC platforms, and other contract portals).
• Monitor and manage OCI compliance, disclosures, and mitigation strategies.
• Identify, assess, and resolve contractual, regulatory, and organizational risks.
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable guidance, policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Lead and mentor contracts personnel while actively supporting execution of complex contract activities.
• Deliver compliance training and share knowledge across the organization as needed.
• Partner with leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders (legal, finance, HR, program management, marketing, external teammates, government clients).
• Support enterprise initiatives, including mergers & acquisitions, name changes, novations, and post‑acquisition integration as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Law, or related field preferred).
• Advanced degree and/or NCMA (or equivalent) certification preferred.

• 10+ years of hands‑on federal contracting experience within a professional services environment, with direct ownership of contract execution.
• Proven ability to independently perform full lifecycle contract and subcontract administration (pre‑award through closeout).
• Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSAM, and federal procurement regulations, with direct application in daily execution (experience with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul preferred).
• Substantive experience performing technical contract work across contract types (Fixed Price, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost‑Reimbursable, Ordering Vehicles), with extensive experience in Cost‑Reimbursable contracts for one position.
• Hands‑on experience with federal contract vehicles (GSA, OASIS+, CIO‑SP3, IDIQs, GWACs, MACs), including administration and compliance execution.
• Direct experience structuring, negotiating, and administering subcontracting and teaming arrangements (Mentor‑Protégé/JV experience a plus).
• Hands‑on use of federal systems (SAM, GSA platforms, GWAC/MAC portals) for data entry, submission, and issue resolution.
• Experience supporting M&A, name changes, novations, and integration activities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct contract analysis, risk assessment,…