Senior Contract Manager

Job Title: Senior Contract Manager Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Employment Type: Fulltime Key Responsibilities: Contract Management & Compliance Lead entire life-cycle of contract administration for federal contracts, including IDIQs, BPAs, task orders, and subcontract agreements. Review, analyze, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements in alignment with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and company policy. Ensure compliance with all federal acquisition regulations and reporting requirements. Develop and maintain internal contract management processes, procedures, and templates tailored for a growing small business. Strategic Leadership & Risk Management Advise executive leadership on contractual risks, obligations, and opportunities to protect and grow the business. Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing solicitation documents (RFPs/RFQs), identifying contractual risks, and preparing compliance matrices. Negotiate terms and conditions that balance client requirements with company interests. Establish best practices for contract lifecycle management, leveraging technology/tools for efficiency. Prepare and manage contract forecast. Team Leadership Manage a team of contract professionals, ensuring high-quality deliverables, accountability, and performance. Mentor, train, and develop team members to build internal capability and support growth. Foster strong communication and collaboration between teams, ensuring seamless contract administration and compliance support. Collaboration & Internal Support Partner with Finance, HR, Talent Acquisition, and Delivery teams to ensure alignment between contract terms, staffing, and financial objectives. Support pricing strategies, cost proposals, and subcontractor negotiations. Provide training and guidance to project managers and staff on contractual requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for contracting officers, subcontractors, and partners on contractual matters. Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field. 10+ years of progressive federal contracts and subcontract management experience, with at least 5 years in federal contracting. Demonstrated experience leading and managing contract professionals , including junior resources. Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), GSA (Department), and agency-specific acquisition regulations. Proven ability to manage and negotiate contracts for IT Services, professional services, or consulting engagements. Strong business acumen and ability to communicate effectively with executives, clients, and partners. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, attention to details and ability to meet strict timelines. Knowledge and experience using Microsoft applications including working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage the work of others. Familiarity with sources that inform on changes to laws and regulations, and ability to timely and accurately inform other managers of changes to contracts, laws and regulations. Knowledge of and ability to perform compliance reporting, including but not limited to subcontracting plans and reports, DMA and other audit responses, DCAA contract summary reports. Experience in administration of Federal Supply Schedule contracts, Institutional Funding Fee (IFF) administration, audit support, maintenance of certification and registration in SAM. Knowledge of legal implications and requirements of contract clauses including contract administration functions required to ensure compliance with contract documents and monitor subcontractor performance, negotiate necessary changes, and resolve issues. Experience ensuring efficient, effective and compliant performance during the entire contract lifecycle including interpretations of contractual requirements, risk mitigation and management, change management, and conflict resolution Preferred: Master's degree or JD. CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent professional certification. Experience supporting GSA Schedules, GWACs, and other federal contract vehicles. Experience with Deltek Costpoint. Experience with small business federal contracting (8(a), SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, or similar), where adaptability and cross-functional leadership are key. Experience with Other Transaction arrangements. Knowledge of and experience with Mentor Protégé programs. Experience in defining and negotiating intellectual property and data rights provisions. Knowledge of program management procedures. Knowledge of CMMI for Services, ISO 9001, 20000, 27001. Knowledge of OCI Restrictions and experience in developing mitigation strategies. Proven ability to work on pricing and ensuring proposals are compliant related to pricing. Security Requirements : Security clearance is not required at this time but could be at some time in the future.