Contracts Manager

ICF•Reston, VA

2d•$89,649 - $152,404•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its growing Climate, Energy, and Transportation (CET) division. This role involves providing proposal and contracts support for commercial and public sector clients, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position can be hybrid in Reston, VA, or fully remote within the contiguous United States.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience negotiating terms and managing commercial and state & local contracts.
5+ years’ experience working with relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing commercial and state and local contracts.
Solid skills with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot, SharePoint).
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 within the company and with external clients.
The ability to collaboratively work with geographically diverse internal clients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree.
Familiarity with Engineering contracts and the utility industry.
Familiarity with Deltek tools such as Costpoint and Contract Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Provide proposal and contracts support for Requests for Proposals and active contracts with commercial and state and local clients across the nation.
Review and negotiate reliance letters for clients’ financial transactions as needed.
Prepare, review, and manage documentation and forms for state and local proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Lead the contract review and negotiation process for new proposals, RFP awards, amendments, and new contracts, focusing on risk mitigation and company value.
Maintain all required contractual documentation.
Negotiate 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.
Identify contractual and/or RFP terms that may pose risk and recommend mitigation strategies.
Provide guidance and oversight to resolve operational and contractual issues during contract performance, focusing on risk mitigation, profitability, and client needs.
Proactively assess critical contract obligations and provisions, including gaps and risks.
Advise on contract revisions to better meet client and ICF needs.
Support data calls and maintain compliance with SOX, governmental requirements, and client audit requirements.
Handle multiple priority tasks and proposals effectively.
Develop positive working relationships with internal and external clients.
Participate in client meetings as required.