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Role Description

The Senior Contracts Manager is a member of the Contracts Team and is responsible for full contract lifecycle management of assigned contracts. This includes:

• Pre-award and proposal support
• Post-award administration
• Modifications, renewals, extensions, compliance, and contract closeout for both prime and subcontract work
• Managing subcontracts, purchase orders, and independent contractor agreements

As a member of our team of contract managers, the position will be responsible for the following:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other contractual documents.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise using Deltek Costpoint to support project financial management, including project setup, funding modifications, and invoicing.
• Perform risk reviews of contracts and other legal documents and develop mitigation strategies when necessary.
• Identify non-compliant terms and conditions and work with internal teams to mitigate contractual risks.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FAR and DFARS changes and communicate impacts to existing contracts.
• Evaluate Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and support development of mitigation or avoidance plans.
• Manage GSA Multiple Award Schedule and other contract vehicles by analyzing, reporting, negotiating, and maintaining modification requirements and terms and conditions.
• Support company audits by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of contracting procedures, policies, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide program teams with summaries of contractual requirements that may impact cost, schedule, or performance.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Sector Vice Presidents, and Project Control Analysts on contract execution and compliance.
• Monitor company performance for conformance with original proposals and contractual terms and conditions.
• Support timely and accurate billing to the government for prime contracts and to prime contractors for subcontracts, coordinating with finance and project teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Provide guidance on contract pricing, cost allocation, and other financial aspects of government contracting.
• Provide guidance and support to junior contracts staff and project control analysts, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Assist with the development and implementation of training and knowledge-sharing efforts to keep the team informed on FAR/DFARS updates and contracting best practices.
• Support monthly financial activities including billing coordination, preparation of ETCs and EACs, and responses to financial and program data calls.
• Support contract negotiations, modifications, and issue resolution with government customers and prime contractors.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including Navy program offices, internal project teams, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field required (Master's degree preferred).
• Associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience supporting government contracts may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced proficiency with Deltek Costpoint required, including demonstrated experience with project setup, funding modifications, and invoicing within a government contracting environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience supporting budgeting, cost tracking, invoicing, and project financial management.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and their application to contract administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support team members, including willingness to train others on tools, processes, and best practices.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Salary range: $117,000 - $144,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible leave benefits, including flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.