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Senior Contracts Manager (R4378)

Manages preparation, negotiation, and administration of defense contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other regulations. Requires 8-12 years experience, bachelor's degree, and active Secret Clearance.

145k – 200kWashington, DCLegalHybrid8+ YOE

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and other agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Administer government contracts, including monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, and managing modifications or amendments.
  • Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify risks and recommend mitigating strategies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting and documentation of contract-related activities.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to address contractual issues and resolve disputes.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable regulations.
  • Understanding of and ability to identify and assert appropriate data rights in technical data or computer software.
  • Support proposal development, including preparing relevant contract documentation and other supporting documents necessary for submitting a compliant proposal.
  • Maintain organized records of all contract-related documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or a related field.
  • 8 - 12 years of experience in contract management, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for CPAF, CPFF, FFP and T&M government contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, ITAR, and government procurement processes.
  • Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions and managing government contracts.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • US citizenship is required with an active Secret Clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar).
  • Experience with software development contracts and software licensing instruments.

Skills

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