CACI International

Contracts Manager

CACI International$78K — $165K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with U.S. Government agreements
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
  • Proficient in contract analysis
  • Experience managing diverse contractual issues
  • Skilled in framing, drafting, and negotiating agreements
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong work ethic and deadline-oriented
  • Persuasive negotiator fostering positive relationships

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage complex contracts including proposals and risk reviews
  • Develop negotiation strategies and advise on contractual risks
  • Lead negotiation processes while ensuring compliance with policies
  • Provide contract expertise to multiple program teams
  • Build relationships with Government Contracting Officers
  • Negotiate price, terms, and various contractual agreements
  • Participate in proposal development, ensuring compliance and risk assessment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits
  • Retirement and financial support
  • Family support programs
  • Opportunities for continuing education and career development
  • Flexible working arrangements for better work-life balance
  • Generous time off benefits
Full Job Description
Job Title: Contracts Manager

Job Category: Contracts

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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This Contracts Manager position is based in the Northern Virginia region. While the role offers flexibility for remote work, the selected candidate will be expected to attend in-person meetings and support teams at local offices and customer sites as required.

The ideal candidate will bring experience supporting teams under traditional FAR Part 15 and Part 16 methods, as well as Part 35 (Broad Agency Announcements), and Other Transactional Authority.  Within CACI, Contract Managers are expected to build trust and respect with our acquisition customers.  They serve as the official representatives of CACI, handling negotiations and contract management throughout all phases of our programs, from pre-award through the full development, production, and sustainment lifecycle. 

The Contracts function acts as a strategic business partner, focused on fostering lasting relationships and delivering fair, balanced, and financially sound business agreements. This approach ensures the long-term, mutual success of both CACI and its customers. This role offers the opportunity to shape business outcomes, collaborate across various departments, engage with DoD, Intelligence, and Commercial Customers, and develop innovative business solutions.

Responsibilities:

Strategic  Execution

  • Work independently on large, moderately complex projects/assignments to include proposals and contract risk reviews;

  • Apply business acumen and Government acquisition knowledge to develop opportunity shaping and negotiation strategies;

  • Proactively advise management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks;

  • Support and lead negotiations;

  • Ensure compliance with CACI Contracts policies and guidelines as well as with U.S. Government laws and regulations;

  • Demonstrate the ability to find equitable solutions to complex problems with various customers;

Contract Management & Negotiation

  • Provide contractual expertise to multiple program teams, primarily in the context of federal procurement regulation;

  • Build and maintain relationships with Government Contracting Officers or Prime Contractors;

  • Negotiate price, terms, and conditions;

  • Negotiate contractual agreements, including fee negotiations, non-disclosure agreements, associate contractor agreements, and teaming agreements;

  • Monitor performance across a portfolio of contracts and actively participate in change management;

Proposal Development & Risk Mitigation

  • Participate in the development and review of proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policy;

  • Review opportunities for risk, ensure risk assessments are conducted in accordance with corporate policy, and provide mitigation recommendations and approaches;

  • Route organizational conflict of interest (OCI) screenings in accordance with company policy and interpret contract terms relating to potential OCI issues;

  • Review pricing documentation for compliance with corporate policy and solicitation requirements, and provide thoughtful feedback;

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Establish excellent working relationships with Program Managers and internal stakeholders in other functional areas such as Pricing, Procurement, and Government Compliance;

  • Actively participate in client meetings and reviews;

  • Influence internal and external stakeholders through use of facts, policies, and acquisition best practices;

  • Coordinate with CACI Export team for processing export licenses and documentation;

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 5+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating U.S. Government agreements;

  • A demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of U.S. Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) and agency supplements;

  • Adept at contract analysis;

  • Aptitude to work on diverse contractual issues simultaneously;

  • Ability to frame, draft, and negotiate agreements;

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills;

  • Strong work ethic with a commitment to ensure that all deadlines are met on time and with a high degree of quality;

  • Persuasive negotiating skills while maintaining a positive customer and/or teammate relationship; and

Desired:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; or equivalent work experience;

  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM);

  • Current or recent National security clearance is a plus; and

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$78,700 - $165,200

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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