Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management (DHS)
About The Position
The Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management supports strategic federal contract administration activities across complex, high-value engagements that directly affect revenue generation and retention. This role advises account leadership on contract strategy, supports compliant execution across the contract lifecycle, and leads analysis and resolution of complex contractual matters. The role also drives negotiation, portfolio oversight, and operational coordination across internal stakeholders. While all locations will be considered, this role offers a flexible hybrid scheduled with candidates based in Washington, D.C. or Arlington, VA (or nearby) preferred.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or another business discipline
- 8+ years of experience managing multiple federal contract types, including cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, firm-fixed-price level-of-effort, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contracts or commensurate experience.
- Experience supporting federal clients, including DHS Agencies
- Experience leading projects with organizational impact
- Experience developing, submitting, and negotiating governmentwide contract vehicles
- Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Degree such as Master of Business Administration, Master of Science degree, or Juris Doctor
- National Contract Management Association certification, including Certified Federal Contracts Manager, Certified Commercial Contracts Manager, or Certified Professional Contracts Manager
- Experience in a professional services organization
- Demonstrated experience managing both prime federal contracts and downstream federal subcontracts or vendor procurement operations governed under federal regulations and procedures
- Experience managing junior team members
Responsibilities
- Leading proposal, award, and contract administration activities for complex federal contracts across the contract lifecycle
- Reviewing contract actions, identifying contractual risks and opportunities, and implementing action plans to support compliant execution
- Advising project and account leadership on contract strategy, negotiations, and issue resolution for strategic government engagements
- Monitoring contract portfolios, pipeline activity, and contract performance to support revenue retention and operational execution
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders to maintain contract data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate documentation and reporting
Benefits
- Discretionary annual incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
