Contracts Manager

CBRE Government & Defense Services•,

11d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Government Contracts Manager supports pre-award and post-award contract administration for CBRE Government & Defense Services (GDS), including a global portfolio of Integrated Facility Management (IFM), Base Operations Support (BOS), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), and Engineering Services (ENGS) contracts for the Department of Defense and other federal government customers. The role provides contract administration, proposal coordination, compliance support, and contract execution assistance throughout the federal contracting lifecycle, working with Capture, Proposals, Contracts, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Program Management teams to support contract pursuit, award, transition, and execution. The position supports solicitation and proposal activities, contract start-up and transition, contract documentation and deliverable tracking, compliance monitoring, government correspondence, negotiations, and issue resolution. It also provides day-to-day administration and operational support for BOS, O&M, facilities management, and engineering services contracts, including performance monitoring, reporting, risk tracking, wage adjustments, and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs). The stated salary range is $95,000–$105,000, and travel is 10% of time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Minimum of three years of experience supporting federal government contracts, proposals, or program operations.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal civilian, or public-sector contracts.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and fundamental government contracting principles.
Experience supporting proposal development, contract administration, or related federal contracting activities.
Understanding of government contract administration, proposal coordination, and contract compliance requirements.
Familiarity with the federal contracting lifecycle, including pre-award, award, transition, and post-award activities.
Ability to review and interpret solicitations, Performance Work Statements (PWS), contractual requirements, and supporting documentation.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, government customers, and internal business partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready contract records.
Ability to identify contractual issues, coordinate appropriate solutions, and support timely resolution.
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting BOS, O&M, IFM, engineering services, facilities management, or construction-related contracts.
Familiarity with USACE, NAVFAC, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, or other DoD customers.
Experience using government contracting systems such as SAM.gov, GovWin, FPDS, PIEE/WAWF, CPARS, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of IDIQ, task order, fixed-price, and cost-reimbursable contract types.
NCMA certification or coursework in government contracting.

Responsibilities

Review government solicitations, amendments, Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought notices, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Assist with proposal development, review, coordination, and submission activities.
Support solicitation compliance reviews and preparation of required proposal documentation.
Maintain and update past performance information, capability statements, and supporting contract documentation.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather proposal inputs and complete assigned deliverables on time.
Support proposal submissions and verify compliance with solicitation requirements and applicable federal contracting regulations.
Support contract start-up, transition, and implementation activities following contract award.
Maintain organized contract files, modifications, task orders, and other essential contract documentation.
Track contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, funding modifications, and option-year requirements.
Assist Program Managers in monitoring contract compliance and fulfilling government reporting obligations.
Coordinate government correspondence, contractual notifications, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Support contract negotiations, issue resolution, and interpretation of contractual requirements.
Prepare contract summaries and maintain accurate contract information in CBRE's contract management database throughout the project lifecycle.
Support day-to-day administration of BOS, O&M, facilities management, and engineering services contracts.
Monitor contract performance metrics, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.
Prepare contract status reports, management summaries, and other required documentation.
Assist with identifying, tracking, and resolving contractual risks and operational issues.
Prepare and coordinate the submission of wage adjustments and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs).
Collaborate with Operations, Contracts, Finance, Global Supply, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Business Development teams to support contract execution.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and government customers to support contract performance and organizational objectives.