Federal Contracts Manager

JCS Solutions LLC

$90K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Contract Management, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in federal contracting or contract management in a government-regulated environment
  • In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)
  • Proficiency in various contract structures (FFP, T&M, CPFF)
  • Experience with GSA schedules and IDIQ GWACs

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiations on all corporate contractual agreements to ensure beneficial terms and mitigate risks
  • Collaborate with key teams to respond to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs
  • Manage prime contracts and subcontracts from start to finish, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Draft corporate policies and processes to maintain compliant business systems
  • Prepare conflict of interest plans or certifications as required
  • Establish templates for contracts and agreements to streamline processes
  • Oversee contract administration and necessary reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Benefits

  • Join a premier technology firm focused on innovative solutions
  • Be part of a collaborative and inclusive work culture
  • Enjoy opportunities for significant career growth
  • Receive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO) and a 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Federal Contracts Manager to join our team. The Federal Contracts Manager is a key position responsible for overseeing the full federal contracting process, including supporting pre-award proposal development, leading negotiations, contract execution, and monitoring post-award contract compliance, through contract closeout. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements while working closely with cross-functional teams and government agencies. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!

What you will do:
  • Lead negotiations for all corporate contractual agreements to ensure favorable terms to facilitate corporate growth while mitigating operational and legal risks. These include Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, Contract Modifications, and corporate Representations & Certifications.
  • Collaborate with Capture, Service Delivery, and Finance teams to complete competitive submissions or proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and data calls.
  • Cradle-to-grave management of all prime contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements for optimal performance, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and relevant regulations such as FAR, DFARS, GSAM, etc.
  • Work closely with leadership on drafting corporate policies and processes to ensure compliant business systems.
  • Prepare and draft Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation / Avoidance plans or certifications for opportunities, as needed.
  • Establish and improve JCS templates for subcontracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, CTAs, and Teaming Agreements.
  • Provide oversight of all contract administration including all required reports, funding analysis, LCAT verifications, and Government reporting sites.
  • Development of training related to contractual requirements, FAR/DFARS, and compliance topics. Present kickoff for each new program.
  • Ensure all Contract Briefs are updated for each contract modification to ensure contract value and funding validity.
  • Update and continuously monitor the Document Tracker to ensure all documents are processed and executed in a timely manner.
  • Proactively update and report in various government systems such as SAM.gov, FSRS, GSA ASSIST / CPRM and eGos.
  • Work closely with Finance and Service Delivery on completing contract closeouts.
  • Oversea organization and maintenance of all records within the Contracts SharePoint in accordance with internal policies.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for all contract related matters, maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and subcontractors to ensure program needs.
  • Ensure performance KPIs are consistently achieved and maintained, and report regular updates to leadership.

What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Contract Management, or a related field. Advanced certification such as CFCM (Certified Federal Contract Manager) or equivalent is a plus.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in federal contracting or contract management within a government-regulated environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.) and proficiency in all contract structures (FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.)
  • Experience with GSA schedule and IDIQ GWACs

How you will wow us:
  • Proven track record in managing complex federal contracts and subcontracts.
  • Strong negotiations, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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