Contracts & Compliance Senior Manager

BDO USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA in Houston seeks a Contracts and Compliance Senior Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of government contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements. This role coordinates with the Office of the General Counsel for NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts and drives risk-based decision making during proposals and contract terms.

The position requires experience with GSA MAS, GWAC/IDIQ vehicles, and regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Requires deep knowledge of government contracts and grants (FAR, DFARS, GSA MAS, GWAC/IDIQ)
• Experience reviewing NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts
• Ability to lead compliance audits and coordinate with OGC and leadership
• Proven track record in contract vehicle evaluation, pursuit strategy and risk assessment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contract and grant vehicles for opportunities based on strategy and risk
• Coordinate contract/document submissions and legal reviews with OGC
• Monitor ongoing reporting and renewal requirements for active contracts and grants
• Lead risk assessments and provide compliance input on proposals and terms
• Serve as liaison between internal teams and government contracting officers throughout the lifecycle
• Develop and maintain internal policies to meet FAR/DFARS/GSA requirements

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder coordination

Legal liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Business

Tools

GSA MAS

SAM.gov

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

the Contracts and Compliance Senior Manager leads the full lifecycle management of government contracts and grants and supports business compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements, including administration of the firm's GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract and OASIS+ and other governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC)/IDIQ vehicles,, and state and local regulations in coordination with the organization's Office of the General Counsel (OGC), as appropriate. This role supports contract and grant vehicle evaluation, pursuit strategy and submission requirements coordinates with OGC for legal review of NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts, and provides business-facing review, issue identification, and operational input on proposal requirements and contract terms, escalating legal questions, legal risk determinations, and requests for legal advice to the organizations legal department as needed. It also actively monitors business compliance with established federal, state and local contract and grant certifications and representations.

the Contracts and Compliance Senior Manager leads the full lifecycle management of government contracts and grants and supports business compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements, including administration of the firm's GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract and OASIS+ and other governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC)/IDIQ vehicles,, and state and local regulations in coordination with the organization's Office of the General Counsel (OGC), as appropriate. This role supports contract and grant vehicle evaluation, pursuit strategy and submission requirements coordinates with OGC for legal review of NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts, and provides business-facing review, issue identification, and operational input on proposal requirements and contract terms, escalating legal questions, legal risk determinations, and requests for legal advice to the organizations legal department as needed. It also actively monitors business compliance with established federal, state and local contract and grant certifications and representations.

Job Duties

• Evaluates and recommends contract and grant vehicles, including both competitive and non-competitive opportunities, based on growth strategy, risk and compliance implications


• Prepares, and coordinates required contractual and grant documentation and organizational information to support contract and grant vehicle submissions


• Monitors business compliance with established ongoing reporting, renewal, and administrative requirements of active contract and grant vehicles

• Coordinates preparation, routing, and execution of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, and subcontracts with prospective and existing partners in coordination with Legal


• Provides business input to capture and proposal teams on strategic teaming approaches and terms


• Supports implementation of contractual requirements through monitoring, identifying whether agreements align with contract and grant requirements and internal policies

• Reviews RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to identify business compliance requirements and potential contractual or grant issues, and coordinates with OGC for legal review


• Coordinates and supports development of business responses to contractual sections of proposals, including representations and certifications, terms and conditions, and exception summaries


• Analyzes key clauses, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA terms, and provide compliance assessments to internal stakeholders


• Serves as liaison between internal teams and government contracting officers during the proposal phase


• Partners with OGC and leadership teams to provide business input on terms and support the development of thoughtful and strategic responses to terms and conditions

• Serves as the primary point of contact for government customers (and strategic advisor on more complex matters) on all contract-related matters throughout the contract lifecycle


• May lead contract kick-off meetings and ensure the operational team understands compliance obligations


• Coordinates operational administration of contract modifications, performance monitoring, reporting requirements, and final closeout


• Ensures deliverables and established contractual obligations are tracked and met in a timely, compliant manner

• Develops and maintains internal policies and procedures to support business compliance with established FAR, DFARS, GSA requirements, and other applicable federal, state and local laws


• Conducts regular internal audits and compliance reviews to identify and coordinate remediation of gaps in business processes or procedures


• Serves as a business facing resource for established federal, state and local compliance requirements, providing training and guidance to internal teams in coordination with OGC, as needed


• Monitors regulatory updates for potential operational impact, coordinates with OGC, and supports updates to internal practices to maintain business compliance with established requirements

• Builds strong working relationships across OGC, compliance, finance, People & Culture, capture, and delivery teams to support business operations and compliance


• Develops and reports on key contracts and compliance metrics for senior leadership, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities


• Performs additional specialized duties such as GSA contract oversight, SAM.gov registration management, and FOCI program oversight, depending on team and company needs


• Leads process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support scalability


• Participates in strategy development for new market entry, contract and grant expansion, and partnership models from a compliance perspective


• Supports pre- and post-award contract and grant strategy and risk mitigation planning


• Represents the Contracts and Compliance function in internal and external meetings, audits, and reviews


• Supports due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions or partner evaluations


• Performs other duties as assigned to support corporate goals and the