Contracts Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MD

About the position

The Contracts Manager role plays a critical role in managing all aspects of contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and mitigating risks with contractors and sub-contractors assigned to them by the director. The successful manager must effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead negotiations, and contribute to the overall success of the organization, ensuring legal compliance. The person in this role must provide world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. It requires a person of integrity, self-accountability, commitment to communicate openly and consistently, delivering results and having fun with laughter daily. This job requires a person who remains professional, organized, proactive, big picture oriented, and works with the Director of Contracts to best manage and deliver on every aspect of contract deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continually oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contract related documents, including but not limited to Nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, master service agreements, riders, vendor agreements, subcontracts, and client contracts.
• Oversee contract administration functions, including working close with sales, program, legal, and business teams on effective contract management.
• Manage a variety of contract types, including FFP, T&M, Labor hour, GSA schedules, IDIQs, BPA agreements and task orders, OTAs, Master Service Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Finance and GSA consultants to manage GSA schedule compliance, maintenance, updates and reviews.
• Ensure that all awards and modifications are entered in Costpoint.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to address legal issues and ensure contract terms are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct organizational conflict of interest monitoring and related disclosures, coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify correct vertical contract assignment, potential OCI and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Work with Director and actively lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve favorable terms and conditions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, project management, and finance teams, to facilitate effective communication and understanding of contractual obligations.
• Conduct market research on various contract platforms such as USSpending, FPDS, SAM.gov, GSA eBuy to support business development, proposal and contract award and maintenance activities.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Develop and implement contract management best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversight and management for the Convergint’s GSA Schedule and SAM.gov registrations.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records, including approvals, correspondence, and changes.
• Generate regular reports on contract status, highlighting key milestones and potential issues.
• Coordinate with Stakeholders to manage Small Business Subcontract Plan, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLC) reporting, review and submit Reps and Certs, etc.
• Support data collection, analysis, and submission of registration and report data in SAM, GSA Advantage, CPARS, PIEE, WAWF, Deltek, and other contract related systems as required.
• Support Finance, Accounting, and legal by providing contract related information in support of various audits, inspection, investigation, and legal requests.
• Other duties assigned within reason of current role previously specified.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• At least 5 years with proven experience as a Contracts Manager in a technology or government contracting environment.
• Knowledge of and experience complying with Federal (FAR, DFARS GSA and associated supplements), State, and Local Government contracting rules, regulations and contract-specific requirements.
• Strong analytical and research skills with basic understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills and work collaboratively with others.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• United States Citizenship.
• Functional knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is a plus.

Benefits

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day