Contracts Manager

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC•McLean, VA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Harmonia is seeking a senior, highly autonomous Contracts Manager to serve as the primary contracts and subcontracts resource for the company. This individual will operate with minimal oversight in an environment where processes are still being refined and must be comfortable defining best practices, setting priorities, and driving work forward independently. You will take on contract assignments for all phases of the most demanding contractual undertakings, playing a key role in managing complex contractual relationships and driving successful outcomes. This position is ideal for a contracts professional who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building structure where none exists, and can confidently balance compliance, risk, and business needs. What You'll Be Doing: Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy. Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches. Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues. Participates as a lead member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions for high-value and complex negotiations. Responsible for leading the negotiation of complex agreements, terms and conditions, financial terms, and statements of work, including coordination with legal, risk management, finance, operations, and business development. Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Advises Program Managers and Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts. May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated business unit market areas. Solves significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed by project procedures and practices. Supports and prepares Requests for Equitable Adjustments and Claims as needed on programs supported. Works with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, including terms and conditions, and assumptions. Develops, reviews and negotiations Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and other contractual documents. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field 7+ years of prime contract and subcontract administration experience is required.
Candidate needs to have strong working knowledge of contract negotiation and management, of Prime Federal Government and Commercial Contracts, including strong knowledge of FAR and other FAR Supplements.
Requires a thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of contracts as a prime contractor and subcontractor.
Candidate must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of subcontracts, procurement, pricing, or proposal support
Experience negotiating complex contracts and subcontracts.
Experience with T&M and FFP contract types
Ability to work directly with Program Management, Finance, and senior leadership
Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Costpoint
Experience supporting joint ventures or complex teaming arrangements
Defense or national security program experience
NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, and/or CCCM)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract and subcontract administration activities, including complex joint venture and teaming arrangements
Independently administer U.S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts (primarily T&M and FFP)
Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontract agreements, including funding profiles, payment terms, and FAR/DFARS flowdowns
Manage contract modifications, funding actions, renewals, and closeouts while maintaining accurate records
Provide contractual guidance and risk assessments to Program Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership
Support proposal efforts, including compliance reviews and teaming arrangements
Review and negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, and contract terms and conditions
Maintain contract data in Deltek Costpoint and internal tracking tools
Identify gaps and define or improve contract administration processes
Triage competing priorities and make risk-informed decisions independently
Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy.
Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.
Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.
Participates as a lead member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions for high-value and complex negotiations. Responsible for leading the negotiation of complex agreements, terms and conditions, financial terms, and statements of work, including coordination with legal, risk management, finance, operations, and business development.
Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
Advises Program Managers and Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.
May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated business unit market areas.
Solves significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed by project procedures and practices.
Supports and prepares Requests for Equitable Adjustments and Claims as needed on programs supported.
Works with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, including terms and conditions, and assumptions.
Develops, reviews and negotiations Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and other contractual documents.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.