Contracts, Senior Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 125,300 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Senior Contracts Manager to lead our contracts team within the Defense business in Dayton, Ohio. This role involves managing contracts for critical defense missions and providing expert advice on contract strategy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in contract management for DoD contracts, and strong leadership skills to oversee a team of 12–15 professionals. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with contract management in DoD contracts.
• 8+ years of experience managing staff.
• Experience negotiating contracts in accordance with government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a contracts team supporting the Air Force and defense missions.
• Direct contract functions focusing on client relationships and risk management.
• Advise executives on contractual matters and compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Compliance with FAR

Business advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Overview

Serve as the Senior Contracts Manager within Booz Allen Hamilton's Defense business supporting the Air Force and critical defense missions and acquisition strategies. Act as the senior leader of a high-energy, dynamic contracts team, reporting directly to the Director of Global Defense. Direct and coordinate the contract functions with a focus on acquisition client relationship management, terms and conditions, proposal support, project execution, and risk mitigation across a myriad of program types, including systems development, product sales, technical and professional services, and fixed price engagements. Provide expert advice and counsel to internal executives on contractual matters, including advising on contract strategy, regulatory and corporate policy compliance requirements, organizational conflict of interest mitigation, and risk management. Interface directly with senior leadership, program managers, and contracting officers to address any issues that may arise during capture, proposal development, contract negotiation, execution, or completion. Develop a strategic vision for the Booz Allen Air Force contracting team, growing the team’s capabilities and offerings to meet business objectives, balancing comprehension of company objectives with current and emerging client requirements and external trends. Lead a team of 12–15 contract professionals.

Job Number / Title

Job Number: R0242731

Contracts Administrator, Senior Manager

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with contract management, including overseeing large, complex proposals, negotiations, and administration for DoD contracts
• 8+ years of experience with managing staff
• Experience negotiating commercial and government contractual documents in accordance with the FAR and U.S. government procurement regulations
• Experience serving as a business advisor or key functional integrator, aligning people, processes, and systems to ensure quality support to clients
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with FAR Part 12 contracting
• Experience managing complex product and solution sales
• Possession of existing relationships with acquisition clients at Air Force contracting centers

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. Salary for this position ranges from $125,300.00 to $233,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.