Contracts Manager

JANSON•Fairfax, VA

12d•$140,000 - $155,000

About The Position

JANSON is seeking a practical, business-minded Contracts Manager to lead its in-house contracts management function. The role serves as the principal contracts subject-matter expert and internal business partner, managing the full lifecycle of prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, purchase orders, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, and other related instruments. Work spans opportunity identification and proposal review through negotiation, administration, modification, closeout, and record retention. The Contracts Manager will operate independently, translate complex requirements into clear business guidance, build and implement company processes, and identify contractual issues before they become program, financial, audit, or customer problems. The role works with Operations, Program Management, Client Delivery, Finance/Accounting, Pricing, Business Development/Capture, Human Resources, Recruiting, Security, and Executive Management to ensure contractual requirements are understood, communicated, monitored, executed, and complied with. The position allows work-from-home flexibility and requires up to 20% domestic travel. A Secret clearance is preferred, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required for certain programs. The Contracts Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Requirements

At least seven years of progressively responsible contracts administration and management experience supporting the full lifecycle of U.S. federal government procurements and contract administration.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying FAR and DFARS clauses in day-to-day operations.
Experience independently reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering prime contracts and subcontracts.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance for certain programs.
Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, company, and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively visualize and communicate solutions.
Ability to thrive with minimal supervision and high standards.
Customer-focused, team-player mentality, and a can-do attitude.
Ability to manage competing deadlines, shift between strategic and detailed work, and operate with limited administrative support.
Process-oriented approach to developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving procedures and templates.
Proactive self-starter with initiative, integrity, discretion, accountability, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic document, signature, and contract-record systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience.
Prior DoD/DoW experience.
Current Secret clearance.
Experience with small businesses servicing the federal government.
One or more of the following certifications: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), Department of War certifications, Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), or PMP.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, purchase orders, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, and other contract-related documents.
Review solicitations, requests for proposals, representations and certifications, contract terms and conditions, and amendments; identify requirements, exceptions, risks, and required approvals.
Develop and recommend pricing strategies for proposal submissions.
Lead negotiations with prime contractors, subcontractors, vendors, teaming partners, and consultants, escalating legal or business issues when appropriate.
Serve as the primary contact for communications with contracting representatives, clients, teaming partners, vendors, executive leadership, and legal representation.
Interpret and support compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS requirements, agency supplements, contract clauses, and company policies.
Develop compliant subcontract terms and appropriate prime-contract flow-downs; support source selection, subcontract negotiation, consent requirements, and subcontract administration.
Advise on contract type, funding, period of performance, deliverables, invoicing, allowable costs, intellectual property and data rights, conflicts of interest, and other material terms.
Track contractual deliverables, funding, options, modifications, notices, reporting obligations, government property requirements, and key dates; communicate obligations to responsible owners.
Support proposal planning, compliance reviews, pricing coordination, certifications, and submission readiness with business development, finance, and technical teams.
Coordinate responses to audits, reviews, requests for information, and other customer inquiries relating to contract administration.
Maintain complete, accurate, organized, and audit-ready contract files, correspondence, approvals, and records in an electronic repository.
Monitor regulatory and contractual developments that may affect the company and recommend practical actions to leadership.
Develop and implement the company's contracts management structure, governance, policies, procedures, business processes, and training.
Perform other contract, compliance, and business operations duties as needed.