Sr. Contracts Manager

$150,000 - $165,000/Yr

BlueHalo - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Senior

Annapolis Junction, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Contracts Manager at BlueHalo will play a crucial role in managing the contract lifecycle, providing support to program management, business development, and customers. This position requires a collaborative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while managing multiple priorities across various divisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract management and administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle including proposal review and preparation, leading negotiations, executing contract awards, and initiating contract close-outs.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers including the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and Large Prime Defense Contractors.
• Mentor Junior Contracts Professionals.
• Ensure agreements comply with applicable regulations and company policies, protecting proprietary information.
• Provide guidance on contractual rights and obligations, identifying risks and providing mitigation strategies.
• Engage with program teams and customers to ensure contract execution meets requirements and milestones.
• Maintain organized files for all programs and provide regular briefings to senior management on key issues.

Requirements

• Ten (10) plus years of experience negotiating terms and conditions with the DoD/IC and Prime contractors.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinker and decision maker.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR and US Government acquisition laws and regulations.
• Broad experience with various contract types including firm fixed price, cost-type, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Experience supporting proposals and analyzing risk and compliance with RFP/RFQs.
• BS/BA Degree.
• Majority of career spent in DoD/IC customer organizations.
• Active TS/SI (FS) Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Active TS/SI (FS) Security Clearance
• Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) certification
• Experience with accounting systems such as Unanet.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) company match and contributions
• Professional development/training reimbursements
• Work/life programs