ICF Next

Contracts Manager

ICF Next$89K — $152K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years experience negotiating and managing state & local contracts
  • 6+ years working with laws, regulations, and policies governing state and local contracts
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Familiarity with the disaster management industry preferred
  • Familiarity with Deltek tools like Costpoint and Contract Management Systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide proposal and contracts support for Requests for Proposals and contracts nationwide
  • Prepare, review, and manage proposal documentation ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Lead contract review and negotiation focusing on risk mitigation and value
  • Negotiate terms including indemnification, liability limitations, and insurance
  • Review and negotiate non-disclosure and subcontract agreements
  • Identify risks in contractual terms and propose mitigation strategies
  • Provide guidance on resolving operational and contractual issues during contract performance

Benefits

  • 100% remote work opportunity for most candidates
  • Hybrid schedule for candidates in the Reston, VA area
  • Opportunity to support disaster relief programs nationwide
  • Collaborative work environment with both internal and external clients
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work setting fostering professional growth
Full Job Description
We have an opening for a Contracts Manager supporting our growing and dynamic Disaster Management division. Our Disaster Management division focuses on delivering disaster relief programs for states and local municipalities all over the nation. The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, a keen eye for detail, be flexible, excel in a fast-paced environment, and have experience with both commercial and public sector contracts. 100% Remote in the 48 contiguous United States. Candidates in the Reston, VA area will be on a hybrid schedule at our corporate headquarters. Responsibilities: • Provide proposal and contracts support for Requests for Proposals and active contracts with state and local clients across the nation. • Proposal support includes preparation, review, and management of documentation and forms required for state and local proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements. • Lead the contract review and negotiation process for new proposals, RFP awards, amendments to existing contracts, and new contracts with a focus on risk mitigation and overall value to the company, consistent with sound business practices, ICF policies and procedures, and government regulations. Maintain all required contractual and price/business volume documentation. • Successful candidates will have expertise negotiating robust terms and conditions, including indemnification, limitation of liability, intellectual property, ownership, insurance, and liquidated damages. • Review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontract agreements (when ICF is subcontractor). • Identify contractual and/or RFP terms which may pose risk to the company and provide recommendations where applicable on strategies to mitigate. • Provide guidance and oversight, and work with client representatives to resolve operational and contractual issues that may arise during the performance of the contract, with a focus on mitigating ICF’s risk, maintaining and increasing profitability, balanced with client needs. • Proactively assess critical contract obligations and contract provisions, to include gaps and risks. Advise on contract revisions to better meet the needs of the Client and ICF. • Support data calls, maintain compliance with SOX and other governmental requirements, as well as client audit requirements on an ongoing basis. • Handle multiple priority tasks and proposals effectively. • Develop effective positive working relationships with both internal and external clients; participate in client meetings as required. Basic Qualifications: • 6+ years’ experience negotiating terms and managing state & local contracts. • 6+ years’ experience working with relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing state and local contracts. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree • Familiarity with the disaster management industry. • Familiarity with Deltek tools such as Costpoint and Contract Management Systems. Professional Skills: • Solid skills with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Copilot) • Excellent oral and written communications. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. • Effective interpersonal, communication, and time management skills • Self-starter and able to take initiative in solving problems. • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to build collaborative business relationships both internally to the company and with external clients. • The ability to collaboratively work with geographically diverse internal clients. 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: $89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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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