Contracts Manager (Clearance Required)

Nexxis Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

10d•$130,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Nexxis, we hire talented, TS/SCI-cleared professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career. Unlike many small businesses that hire to fill individual job requisitions or specific contract needs, we aim to hire top talent into the company and provide our staff with a multitude of contract opportunities spanning technologies and domains. The truth is, there is always high demand for our top engineering talent among the National Security customers we serve. Help us shape the future! We’re seeking an experienced (mid to senior level) Contracts Manager to support both prime contracts and subcontracts in a fast‑paced government‑contracting environment. This role is ideal for someone who excels at balancing compliance, negotiation, and relationship‑building, while keeping programs running smoothly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, contract management, or related field.
Government Contract Management experience: For mid-level: 5+ years
Government Contract Management experience: For senior level: 10+ years
Experience supervising / managing / mentoring contracting staff.
Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and subcontract administration.
Experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
TS/SCI with appropriate level poly required (current/active strongly preferred)
Demonstrated success negotiating complex contract terms and handling high‑visibility programs.
Experience managing subcontract portfolios and leading contract professionals.
Exceptional communication and executive‑level briefing skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies
Familiarity with CPSR environments
Understanding of CUI/NISPOM requirements

Responsibilities

Administer the full lifecycle of prime contracts and subcontracts, from award through closeout.
Review, negotiate, and manage contract and subcontract terms, modifications, and flow‑downs.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal policies.
Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Security, and Supply Chain to ensure contractual requirements are understood and met.
Cost proposal support including RFP review, document preparation/redlines, flow-downs, risk analysis, teammate communication, and compliance
Monitor funding and contractual obligations.
Work closely with program and finance teams on funding strategy, deliverables, performance, and reporting.
Maintain accurate contract files and Unanet GovCon system.
Assist with internal/external audits.
Serve as a key point of contact for government COs, primes, subs, and internal stakeholders.
Lead contract strategy, negotiation, and execution for high‑value federal programs.
Advise executives and program leadership on contractual risk, pricing, and compliance.
Manage relationships with government COs, prime contractors, subcontractors, legal counsel, and auditors.
Drive audit readiness and support CPSR, DCAA, DCMA, and internal reviews.