Contracts Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all aspects of contract management from initiation to completion, including proposal development, negotiation, administration, and closure.

• Engage with clients to manage contracts, modifications, billing, and ensure compliance with requirements.

• Utilize business insight and specialized knowledge to grasp program performance expectations and support both programmatic and financial goals.

• Collaborate with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional teams.

• Assist in program gate reviews, management reviews, business strategy discussions, proposal evaluations, and risk management processes.

• Create innovative solutions and address contractual issues in partnership with team members from various functions.

• Oversee contractual scope, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with the contract specifications.

• Review RFPs, draft and assess proposals, manage negotiations, implement contracts, and oversee contract administration.

• Investigate and resolve intricate contractual issues while proactively engaging with stakeholders.

• Offer strategic guidance on contractual rights, responsibilities, regulations, and policies to minimize risks and prevent unauthorized changes.

• Juggle both routine and complex contract and proposal tasks while addressing urgent needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.

• Must possess or be able to acquire a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance; an active security clearance is required from day one.

• U.S. citizenship is necessary for security clearance eligibility.

• Familiarity with U.S. Government fixed-price and cost-type contracts governed by FAR and DFARS.

• Proven experience as a Contracts Lead or in leading contract negotiations with clients.

• Knowledge of the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) process.

• Preferred experience in administering and negotiating complex proposals and contracts.

• Preferred experience interfacing with DCAA and DCMA during proposal evaluations, audits, and fact-finding missions.

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders are preferred.

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and build strong customer relationships is preferred.

• Minimal travel within the U.S. is expected.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan featuring employer matching contributions and an additional employer retirement contribution.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement available.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage provided.

• Optional coverage for pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and identity theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance available.

• Autism Benefit provided.

• Employee Assistance Program, offering up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Access to Doctor on Demand for virtual medical consultations.

• Bright Horizons services for child and elder care.

• Teladoc Medical Experts program for second opinions.

• Relocation assistance offered.

• Flexible work schedules available.

• Employee Scholar Program for further education.

• Paid time off and holidays provided.

• Potential availability of annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.