Contracts Manager (2025-0074)

ZipRecruiter; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 123.000 - 154.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading intelligence services firm is hiring a Contracts Manager in Hanover, MD. The role requires extensive experience in federal government contracting, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of FAR/DFARS. The position offers a salary between $145,000 and $180,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance.

Leistungen

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 10-15 years contracts experience in federal government contracting.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government agency supplements.
• Strong understanding of various pricing and cost development strategies.

Aufgaben

• Interface with customer for contractual issues and obligations.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage assigned contracts.
• Review terms and conditions for potential risks.

Kenntnisse

Active Top Secret security clearance

Familiarity with classified spaces

NCMA Certification: CFCM and/or CPCM

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow. We are actively hiring a Contracts Manager to join our team in Hanover, MD. This position requires a thorough understanding of contract/subcontract administration as well as pricing/proposal development. This role reports directly to the ATS Vice President of Contracts & Administration. This is a hybrid remote / in-office position. Compensation for the position is based on qualifications, years of experience, skills, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues; monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Lead and support contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with customer contract requirements.
• Work under limited supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical contractual information/documentation.
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices, proposals, and data calls.
• Assist and/or lead in the development of cost and/or price proposals as both a Prime Contractor and Subcontractor with specific duties including, but not limited to, cost/price model development, cost/price narrative development, rate negotiation, sealed package development, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 years contracts experience with at least 8 years supporting the Maryland Procurement Office.
• Bachelor's degree - 8 years of experience in Federal Government Contract Administration - OR - Master's Degree with 5 years' experience as described.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Federal Government Contract Pricing.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or specific government agency FAR Supplements.
• Experience with varying sizes of federal contract/programs.
• Strong understanding of both DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) contractual requirements.
• Strong understanding of all contract types ranging from FFP to Cost-Plus.
• Strong understanding of various pricing and/or cost development strategies and methodologies (Price-to-Win, LPTA, Best Value, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel) and Adobe.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and interface with multiple customers, both internal and external.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Possess an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with working in classified spaces.
• NCMA Certification: CFCM and/or CPCM.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: The proposed salary range for this position is $145,000 to $180,000. Compensation is influenced by factors including location, federal contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, skills, education, and certifications. ATS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including healthcare, retirement, and learning opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, creed, hairstyles and hair textures, disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of physical or mental status or veteran status.