Contracts Manager (Clearance Required)

Nexxis Solutions

• $130K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, contract management, or related field
  • 5-7 years of government contract management experience for mid-level; 10+ years for senior level
  • Experience supervising, managing, or mentoring contracting staff
  • Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and subcontract administration
  • Proven skills in reviewing and negotiating contractual terms
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong preference for experience with DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies

Responsibilities

  • Administer prime contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle
  • Review, negotiate, and manage contract terms and modifications
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal policies
  • Coordinate with various departments to meet contractual requirements
  • Support cost proposals and conduct risk analysis
  • Monitor funding and contractual obligations
  • Maintain accurate contract files and assist with audits

Benefits

  • Meaningful mission impact
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k and more
  • Telework/hybrid work schedule options
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're seeking an experienced (mid to senior level) Contracts Manager to support both prime contracts and subcontracts in a fast-paced government-contracting environment. This role is ideal for someone who excels at balancing compliance, negotiation, and relationship-building, while keeping programs running smoothly.

What You'll Do
  • Administer the full lifecycle of prime contracts and subcontracts, from award through closeout.
  • Review, negotiate, and manage contract and subcontract terms, modifications, and flow-downs.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal policies.
  • Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Security, and Supply Chain to ensure contractual requirements are understood and met.
  • Cost proposal support including RFP review, document preparation/redlines, flow-downs, risk analysis, teammate communication, and compliance
  • Monitor funding and contractual obligations.
  • Work closely with program and finance teams on funding strategy, deliverables, performance, and reporting.
  • Maintain accurate contract files and Unanet GovCon system.
  • Assist with internal/external audits.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for government COs, primes, subs, and internal stakeholders.

Senior level can also expect to do the following:
  • Lead contract strategy, negotiation, and execution for high-value federal programs.
  • Advise executives and program leadership on contractual risk, pricing, and compliance.
  • Manage relationships with government COs, prime contractors, subcontractors, legal counsel, and auditors.
  • Drive audit readiness and support CPSR, DCAA, DCMA, and internal reviews.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, contract management, or related field.
  • Government Contract Management experience:
    • For mid-level: 5+ years
    • For senior level: 10+ years
  • Experience supervising / managing / mentoring contracting staff.
  • Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and subcontract administration.
  • Experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strongly Preferred: Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies; familiarity with CPSR environments; understanding of CUI/NISPOM requirements.

Senior level should also possess:
  • Demonstrated success negotiating complex contract terms and handling high-visibility programs.
  • Experience managing subcontract portfolios and leading contract professionals.
  • Exceptional communication and executive-level briefing skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Meaningful mission impact
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

Clearance: TS/SCI with appropriate level poly required (current/active strongly preferred)

Nexxis Solutions offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k and more).
  • Salary ranges: mid-level $130k to $170k; senior level $160k to $200k
  • Telework/hybrid work schedule: this opportunity will offer some level of telework but candidates must be willing/able to report to office space when required
  • More details can be found here: Nexxis Benefits Overview

*Salaries outside ranges may be considered based on qualifications (including but not limited to years of experience, education, certifications skills).

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