Contracts Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager. In this role, you will apply your advanced contract management expertise to help our National Security team manage proposals and contracts. Responsibilities include risk assessment, negotiation, and client relationship management, with a focus on regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and hold a Top Secret clearance. The salary range for this position is projected between $77,600 and $176,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with contract administration, negotiations, and proposal preparation with U.S. Government clients.
• Experience with multiple contract types, including fixed-price, time and materials, and cost reimbursable.
• Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical documents as a trusted advisor.
• Provide full lifecycle support including terms negotiation and compliance.
• Monitor operational performance and manage client relationships.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Proposal preparation

Client relationship management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: As a contract manager, you use negotiation tactics and organizational skills to help manage critical documents. You will bring advanced contract management expertise to our National Security team, acting as a trusted advisor and a collaborative team member who develops creative solutions to complex problems for an advanced technology company.

On our team, you’ll apply your contracting knowledge to capture, implement, and manage a range of proposals and contracts within various markets. You will touch every element of government acquisition, from capture through proposal and execution, to closeout. You’ll review solicitations for risk, guide proposal strategies, and advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies. As a trusted business partner, you’ll provide full lifecycle support with a focus on terms and conditions negotiation, whitepaper and proposal support, project execution, and risk management, including regulatory and corporate policy compliance, organizational conflict of interest, and intellectual property negotiations. You’ll monitor operational performance and manage relationships with client counterparts to achieve business goals.

At Booz Allen, you’ll work with a collaborative team and leverage your acquisition knowledge to succeed.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with contract administration, negotiations, and proposal preparation with U.S. Government clients
• Experience with multiple contract types, including fixed-price, time and materials, and cost reimbursable
• Experience negotiating teaming, non-disclosure, and subcontract agreements from the subcontractor role with industry partners
• Experience with Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) terms and mitigation plans
• Experience reviewing terms and conditions and statements of work for risk and risk mitigation in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to support complex contract activities that require creative solutions to achieve business goals
• Ability to establish and maintain client relationships with internal and external clients
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Intelligence Community clients
• Ability to manage a robust contract portfolio of various sizes and complexities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills to solve problems and mitigate risks
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• NCMA Professional Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, experience, and contract-specific factors. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we may use identity verification processes to protect against identity fraud. Interviews and assessments may require on-camera participation.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work, and we are committed to responsible use of AI tools. The use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes collaboration, whether in person or virtually. Remote employees are generally expected to have cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: There may be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: You may be required to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role, including customer facilities.
• Onsite: Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, in collaboration with colleagues and customers as required.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.