Government Contracts and Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and sustain various government contract vehicles and related obligations, such as GSA and NASA SEWP.

• Keep a strong understanding of GSA Schedules, GSA Advantage, NASA SEWP, and additional federal contract vehicles.

• Track updates to contracts, modifications, renewals, reporting obligations, and administrative tasks.

• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate contract information, pricing, products, and documentation.

• Act as an internal reference for inquiries regarding government contracts and ordering procedures.

• Supervise daily operations linked to GSA and NASA SEWP contracts.

• Assist with contract modifications, product updates, pricing adjustments, and overall contract maintenance.

• Liaise with manufacturers, distributors, and vendors to gather necessary documentation and information.

• Ensure contract compliance and verify that internal teams adhere to relevant requirements.

• Seek out opportunities to enhance offerings and increase revenue through existing contract vehicles.

• Manage Tech Refresh initiatives and incorporate new products, manufacturers, SKUs, and technologies into contracts.

• Develop, document, and uphold internal processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Create workflows for contract requests, product additions, pricing, documentation, approvals, and compliance.

• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend enhancements.

• Design tools, templates, trackers, and workflows for effective contract management.

• Streamline repetitive tasks and boost operational efficiency.

• Identify and implement technological solutions that enhance efficiency and minimize manual labor.

• Enhance system integrations and data flow alongside technical resources.

• Assist government clients and internal personnel by clarifying requirements and addressing issues.

• Foster relationships with customers, employees, vendors, manufacturers, and stakeholders involved in government contracts.

• Proactively communicate status updates, requirements, deadlines, and potential issues.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in federal government contracts, contract vehicles, or government procurement.

• Direct experience with GSA and NASA SEWP is highly preferred.

• Strong grasp of federal government contracting and purchasing procedures.

• Proven experience managing multiple government contract vehicles.

• Familiarity with GSA Schedule/GSA Advantage and NASA SEWP processes, requirements, and contract maintenance.

• Knowledge of Tech Refresh/product addition procedures is greatly valued.

• Experience in creating and documenting business processes, SOPs, and workflows.

• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with keen attention to detail.

• Technologically adept with the capability to understand systems, integrations, data flow, and automation prospects.

• Comfortable utilizing CRM, ERP, quoting, contract management, or other business systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously in a small business setting and take ownership of tasks.

• Strong customer service orientation and professional interpersonal capabilities.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work option available for qualified residents of DC, MD, and VA.

• Occasional travel opportunities/requirements to engage with clients, government officials, and stakeholders.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.