Manager, Government Contracts – Compliance

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily contract administration and compliance for GII.

• Manage federal contracts and subcontracts throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from pre-award evaluation to closeout.

• Create and sustain compliance policies, procedures, training materials, schedules, monitoring tools, clause matrices, deliverable timelines, dashboards, and contract documentation.

• Analyze contract terms, FAR/DFAR clauses, agency supplements, statements of work, data requirements, and compliance obligations under the guidance of legal counsel.

• Identify potential risks and offer practical solutions to the Assistant General Counsel and business leaders.

• Facilitate compliance activities across Legal, Finance/Accounting, Procurement, IT/Cybersecurity, Human Resources, PMO, Mission, and program teams.

• Assist with registrations, representations, and recurring submissions via SAM.gov and other agency or prime-contractor platforms.

• Prepare for and coordinate audits, assessments, monitoring reviews, information requests, and inquiries from government entities.

• Provide training and daily support on contract requirements, documentation standards, escalation procedures, and prohibited commitments or unauthorized changes.

• Monitor regulatory and contractual changes, recommending updates to controls, processes, and training as needed.

• Generate periodic reports and metrics for Legal and organizational leadership.

• Collaborate with external counsel and consultants, managing workplans and reviewing billing.

• Oversee nonprofit corporate compliance activities, including policy acknowledgments, conflict-of-interest disclosures, compliance certifications, ethics and whistleblower concerns, investigations, records retention, charitable registrations, and governance reporting.

• Organize annual compliance training and policy distribution, ensuring completion is monitored.

• Collaborate with internal teams, GII member organizations, prime contractors, subcontractors, consultants, auditors, vendors, and federal or state government agencies.

• Report directly to the Assistant General Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, finance, law, or a related discipline.

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in federal government contract or subcontract administration, corporate compliance, or a closely related field.

• Substantial experience in interpreting and applying federal procurement regulations and contract obligations.

• Strong understanding of federal government contracting principles, contract administration, and regulatory compliance, including FAR/DFAR clauses and agency supplements.

• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.

• Strong analytical judgment and skills in identifying risks.

• Excellent research, writing, negotiation, and verbal communication abilities.

• Keen attention to detail while adhering to deadlines in a dynamic, cross-functional setting.

• Proficient in technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and contract or project management systems.

• Capable of developing trackers, dashboards, and structured reports.

• Exercise sound discretion in managing confidential, proprietary, controlled, or sensitive information.

• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment, recognize when escalation is necessary, and provide well-substantiated recommendations.

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification such as CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, CCEP, or CHC is preferred.

• Experience in supporting federal contracts, nonprofit organizations, federal grantees, or professional services organizations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Retirement plan with employer matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.