Federal Contracts Manager - GSA & SEWP

Arrow Electronics•McLean, VA

2d•$112,200 - $154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Contracts Manager will lead the administration, compliance, and strategic management of federal contract vehicles, including GSA Schedules, SEWP, ESI BPAs, ITES, and 2GIT. This role involves capturing and managing new federal contracting opportunities, supporting contract pursuits, RFQs, and RFP responses. The manager will oversee Federal Contract Specialists and related team members, providing training, coaching, and performance management. Responsibilities include managing GSA and ESI contract modifications, negotiations, pricing updates, reporting requirements, and payment approvals. The role requires communication with OEMs, VAR partners, and internal stakeholders regarding federal contract capture, rollout, and administration. Ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, Transactional Data Reporting (TDR), subcontracting plans, and ISO quality processes is crucial. The manager will direct SEWP program management activities, maintain expertise in the Federal Catalog Platform (FCP), GSA Advantage, EDI order management, and related systems. Additionally, the role involves managing supplier onboarding, Letters of Supply, stakeholder relationships, and developing training materials. This position drives operational excellence through process standardization, compliance oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. This role performs work covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations, requiring candidates to be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience with GSA Schedule Contracts
Ability to multi-task, work in fast paced environment, and meet tight deadlines
Team leadership skills, preferably prior people management experience but not required
Prior Federal Contract capture and contract rollout/project management experience
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Viable candidates for this position must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person (which includes but is not limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).

Responsibilities

Lead the administration, compliance, and strategic management of federal contract vehicles, including GSA Schedules, SEWP, ESI BPAs, ITES, and 2GIT.
Capture and manage new federal contracting opportunities, supporting contract pursuits, RFQs, and RFP responses.
Oversee Federal Contract Specialists and related team members while providing training, coaching, and performance management.
Manage GSA and ESI contract modifications, negotiations, pricing updates, reporting requirements, and payment approvals.
Communicate with OEMs, VAR partners, as well as internal stakeholders regarding all aspects of federal contract capture, rollout, and administration.
Ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations, Transactional Data Reporting (TDR), subcontracting plans, and ISO quality processes.
Direct SEWP program management activities, including major program rollouts and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Maintain expertise in the Federal Catalog Platform (FCP), GSA Advantage, EDI order management, and related contract administration systems.
Manage supplier onboarding, Letters of Supply, stakeholder relationships, and resolution of contract or supplier concerns.
Develop training materials, maintain SharePoint and contract documentation, and support organizational knowledge management.
Drive operational excellence through process standardization, compliance oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.