Senior Contracts Manager - Federal

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Contracts Management, with at least 7 years in Government Contracting.
• Highly proficient and expert knowledge of US Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic to meet deadlines with high quality.
• Good persuasive skills to maintain positive relationships.
• Strong understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and the negotiation process.
• Experience in negotiating and managing large-scale contracts with government agencies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Proficiency with contract management software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities:

• Provide government contractual expertise and leadership.
• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of all contracts and ensure they meet legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractor.
• Negotiate NDAs and TAs; conduct OCI screenings.
• Participate in the development and review of proposals.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation approaches.
• Interpret contract terms and communicate and/or mitigate subsequent issues.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance to ensure deliverables and milestones are met.
• Work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments.
• Lead contract negotiations with government agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with contracts policies and US Government laws and regulations.
• Interpret and enforce contract terms, resolving any issues related to scope, schedule, or cost.
• Identify potential risks and work with management to develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Oversee the close-out process for completed contracts.
• Prepare and maintain contract-related documentation and reports.
• Assist in audits and internal/external reviews.