ICF Next

Associate Contracts Manager

ICF Next$89K — $151K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in contracts administration
  • 0-1 year of leadership/supervisory experience
  • 2+ years of experience with State and Local, and/or Commercial contracts
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
  • CFCM and/or CPCM certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage multiple proposals, negotiations, and contract administration in fast-paced environments
  • Negotiate various contractual documents such as MSAs, NDAs, and Scopes of Work
  • Establish working relationships with business partners and contract teams to align goals
  • Develop business/price volumes to mitigate risks while adhering to policies and regulations
  • Assess and address contractual obligations, gaps, and risks proactively
  • Advise on contract revisions and negotiate for optimal client and company outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policies through team reviews

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with preference for Reston office, but open to remote work in the contiguous US
  • Occasional travel required for client or corporate meetings
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior management and leadership teams
  • Professional development support for team members
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse markets
Full Job Description
ICF is seeking an experienced Associate Contracts Manager (Supervisory) to be a people manager and perform contract management functions in the growing and dynamic Environment & Planning group with a broad client base in state, local, and commercial contracts, with occasional Federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have management experience, a great attitude, a keen eye for detail, be flexible, and willing to think "outside the box". He/she must be comfortable with 1) customer interaction, 2) working with geographically diverse internal/external customers and management, 3) have extensive experience independently leading the development of and responsibility for business/price proposals, 4) handling a large volume of transactions, 5) strong negotiation skills; and 6) managing junior contracts personnel.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work with senior management in the department as well as company-wide leadership teams.

Reston hybrid preferred, however this position is open to being 100% Remote in the 48 contiguous United States

Infrequent travel to other ICF offices or customer locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ability to independently handle multiple proposals negotiations, contract awards and administration of the resultant contracts in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience negotiating MSAs, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Scopes of Work, and other contractual documents
  • Establish effective working relationships with business partners and contract team members. Understands both strategic and operational goals and translates them into effective contracting practices.
  • Independently develops business/price volumes to address requirements and mitigates risk consistent with sound business practices, company policies, and government regulations.
  • Proactively assesses critical contract obligations and contract provisions, to include gaps and risks.
  • Advises on contract revisions and conduct negotiations to better meet the needs of the Client and ICF
  • Notifies management and appropriate Program Management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company, specifically advising on contractual rights and obligations, interpreting terms and conditions and government regulations.
  • Leads the proper coordination of various types of agreements and other contract/legal documents with other corporate functions, such as accounting, legal, tax, etc.
  • Manages and reviews work products in an ever-changing environment, supporting activities in diverse markets.
  • Maintains own portfolio of active projects.
  • Delegates workload among assigned team members to ensure effective and efficient support to proposal and program teams.
  • Leads business volume reviews to ensure team's compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policies.
  • Provides leadership and oversight of assigned team members to develop negotiation, cost/price proposal and contract administration skills and build upon skillsets of the team to ensure growth and development of each individual member.
  • Ensures proactive maintenance of contracts documentation consistent with established ICF practices.
  • Ability to independently handle multiple priorities effectively.


Basic Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in contracts administration
  • 0-1 year of leadership/supervisory experience
  • 2+ years of experience with a mix of State and Local and/or Commercial contract arrangements


Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience working with a wide range of clients (State and Local, Commercial, U.S. Government)
  • CFCM and/or CPCM
  • 1+ leading and writing business/price volume proposals


Professional Skills:
  • Excellent oral and written communications
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
  • Extensive experience and skills with various computer programs required (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to build solid business relationships with both internal and external customers.
  • Proactive attitude in providing guidance and advice to project teams, as well as to the contracts team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89,261.00 - $151,744.00

Reston, VA (VA30)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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