Contracts Manager, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Dayton, OH

About The Position

As a contract manager, you use your sharp negotiation tactics and talent for organization to help manage critical documents. We need you to bring your advanced contract management expertise to our Global Defense team where you’ll be a trusted advisor and a valuable team member who finds creative solutions to complex problems. As a contract manager on our team, you will support all phases of the acquisition life cycle where your expertise in contracts management will serve as the catalyst to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Your knowledge will be applied to strategic discussions for future contract opportunities and competitive proposals, analysis of solicitations and teaming agreements, negotiation, and contract management. This is an exceptional opportunity where you will become a true business partner with a direct line to the account leadership as decisions are made. In addition, you will work closely with your teammates on the Defense Technology Contracts Team with opportunities to mentor and guide junior staff. At Booz Allen, you’ll work with a collaborative team where you’ll leverage your acquisition knowledge to make a positive impact.

Requirements

Experience with contract pre-proposal efforts, RFP or RFQ support, proposal support and submission, and post-award contract administration
Experience working directly with industry or government procurement officials
Experience with different contract types, including Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Time and Materials, or Incentive Fee contracts
Experience reviewing terms and conditions and statements of work for areas of risk and risk mitigation, in accordance with company policies and procedures
Experience negotiating contracts with industry partners, including non-disclosure and teaming agreements
Ability to interpret federal regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Ability to manage multiple critical internal and external deadlines
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience with contract management, or Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience with contract management

Nice To Haves

Ability to collaborate with teams on topics such as intellectual property protection, organizational conflicts of interest, and sensitive data protection
Top Secret clearance
Master’s degree
NCMA Professional Certification such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM Certification

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of contract administration functions, including proposal development, cost strategies, modifications, review and negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract compliance.
Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and suggested proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and the recommended pricing approach.
Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and customer relationship management.
Negotiate and administer contracts independently with U.S. government customers and subcontracts with large and small business contractors across the breadth of contract types.
Negotiate teaming and non-disclosure agreements, and organizational conflict of interest plans.