Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as Bellese's main contractual advisor for a variety of federal prime contracts, subcontracts, and business agreements.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of federal contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and other business agreements, from drafting and negotiation to execution, administration, modification, and closeout.

• Review and assess RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs; provide guidance to capture and proposal teams on contractual terms, risks, and requirements during the proposal development process.

• Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions, NDAs, teaming agreements, licenses, and other agreements with government clients, partners, and subcontractors.

• Manage subcontracts and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring the flow-down of applicable clauses and monitoring compliance with terms and deliverables.

• Ensure contract adherence to FAR, agency supplements such as HHSAR, and company policies for various contract types including FFP, T&M, IDIQ, and task/delivery order contracts.

• Serve as the primary liaison for contract-related matters with government contracting officers, program managers, business development, and legal departments.

• Proactively identify contractual and compliance risks and develop strategies for mitigation; assist with OCI reviews.

• Keep precise, audit-ready contract files and tracking records; offer status updates and support to internal stakeholders regarding contract obligations and deadlines.

• Assist with contract closeout processes, including final invoicing, property disposition, and claim releases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder; sponsorship is not available.

• Must have resided in the US for at least the last 3 years.

• Must meet the criteria to hold a Public Trust position, including successful completion of a US Government background investigation.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant contracts management experience, or a suitable combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of U.S. federal government contracts, including both prime contracts and subcontracts.

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

• Experience with various contract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, IDIQs, and task/delivery orders.

• Familiarity with reviewing and responding to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.

• Experience in supporting contracts specifically with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or CMS.

• Understanding of HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) supplements to the FAR.

• NCMA certification (CFCM or CPCM) or equivalent formal contracts training is preferred.

• Prior experience in health IT or government contracting related to health technology.

• Experience with GSA schedule contracts.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and contract management/tracking systems.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.

• Capable of independently managing a diverse portfolio of contracts and competing deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote First, Remote Only Culture.

• Four weeks of paid time off annually (prorated based on start date for the first year).

• Ten paid floating company holidays.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Work from home setup including a Macbook.

• A collaborative, learning-oriented environment.

• Medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance.

• Optional HSA account with certain medical plans, including a company contribution.

• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Company-funded short and long-term disability insurance.

• Optional critical illness and accident insurance available.

• 401K plan with a 3% safe harbor contribution.

• Wellness resources and virtual care support.

• Perks Plus employee discounts.