Contracts Manager

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government contracting company located in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Contracts Manager to ensure compliance and manage contracts effectively. Responsibilities include overseeing proposal activities, reviewing contract actions, and working with various internal teams to tackle contract administration challenges. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of experience managing contracts, with strong knowledge of federal contracting guidelines and tools like MS Outlook and Excel. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing various contract types and solicitation types.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Federal clients.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall contract compliance for assigned tasks.
• Lead and coordinate proposal and award activities.
• Independently review complex contract actions.

Skills

Contract management

Federal contracting knowledge

Communication skills

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Contracts Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Administrative and Logistics Support

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall contract compliance for assigned tasks, adhering to contract requirements, company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Lead and coordinate proposal and award activities for assigned contracts, offering guidance to internal teams throughout every stage of the contract lifecycle.
• Independently review complex contract actions at all stages of the contract lifecycle, developing and implementing tactical plans to address risks and seize opportunities.
• Work with the Business Development Team, Client Success Team, and Human Resources Team to tackle complex contract administration and proposal challenges.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contracts, providing expert guidance and resolution on complex contract issues and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for various Government contracts, including RFP analysis, hands‑on proposal development and review, draft terms and conditions, coordinate internal reviews, contract negotiation, and manage contract/task order execution.
• Regularly engage with contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, program management, and both external and internal customers through written and oral communication.
• Accurately and promptly enter contract data into various systems, monitor updates, resolve discrepancies in contract documents, and ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years of experience managing various contract types and solicitation types.
• Knowledge of Federal Contracting guidelines.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Federal clients.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
• Proven expertise with MS Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays.

Salary

$56,000 - $72,000 a year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

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