Contracts Manager

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurances

Life/ADD insurance

Disability insurances (long-term &

401(k) plan

Educational assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation (ATR) is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager in Beltsville, MD to lead government and commercial contracting activities. The role focuses on cradle-to-grave contract management, risk assessment, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and SBA rules.

You will oversee a small contracts staff and collaborate with finance, legal, and program teams to ensure deliverables, funding, and audits are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Finance/Accounting, Law or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive contracts experience with direct Federal contracting exposure.
• DOW contracting experience required.
• Certifications preferred: NCMA CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM; DAWIA.
• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary POC for contracting personnel with Government and external stakeholders.
• Review solicitations, identify requirements, risks, and compliance obligations.
• Draft, review and execute subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, etc.
• Monitor contract funding, deliverables and POPs; initiate modifications as needed.
• Administer portfolio of contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M & IDIQ).
• Lead and manage a small Contracts staff; collaborate with management.
• Support bid and proposal efforts focusing on cost and pricing aspects.

Skills

FAR knowledge

DFARS knowledge

SBA rules compliance

Contract management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Contracts/Finance/Law

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Konterra/Beltsville, MD
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Senior Level
Salary Range: $140,000-160,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation (ATR) is a well-established, rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing firm headquartered in a Maryland suburb of Washington DC. ATR produces automation systems for the logistics industry, including the US Postal Service, and provides technical services, R&D and hardware systems to the US military. About 175 employees currently, many in mechanical engineering disciplines, are organized into three operating groups.

• Medical/Dental insurances
• free basic life/ADD
• long-term and short-term disability insurances
• 401(k) plan
• educational assistance program
• paid time off

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract Management

• Serve as primary POC for contracting personnel in Government, non-Government customers, and other external stakeholders
• Review solicitations, identify requirements, risks, and compliance obligations
• Prepare responses to reps, certs, and other conditions
• Draft, review and execute subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, etc. as applicable
• Monitor contract funding, deliverables, and POPs; initiate modifications as needed.
• Administer the company’s portfolio of contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M & IDIQ types)
• Maintain accurate contract files in accordance with CPSR and company standards
• Prepare for and participate in Federal contract compliance audits (DCAA, DCMA)
• Manage all contract cradle to grave processes, ensuring all deliverables and financial obligations are met
• Archive contract documentation per company policy and regulatory requirements

Bid and Proposal

• Support all operating divisions in proposal development, with emphasis on cost and pricing aspects
• Organize and schedule efforts for complex responses, including T&Cs, compliance matrices, risk assessments, etc.

Financial & General Management

• Perform or direct customer invoicing on monthly or billing-event basis
• Contribute to revenue and cost recognition decisions for financial reporting
• Participate in regular reviews and analysis of financial results

• Lead and manage a small Contracts staff
• Collaborate closely with divisional operating management and with other corporate management. No Contracts Dept “silo”
• Participate with executive management in resource planning, risk assessments and workforce compliance for all contract requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree. Business, Contracts, Finance/Accounting, Law or related
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in contracts work with direct Federal contracting exposure

• DOW contracting experience required
• Basic understanding of financial and cost accounting
• Some experience in a commercial products/manufacturing environment a plus

• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, SBA rules, and other applicable Federal contracting regulations
• Understanding of DCAA and DCMA methods, particularly indirect cost structures
• Certifications (preferred): NCMA CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM; DAWIA
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes, for pricing and contractual purposes
• Manage as required GFE and CAP Property
• Proficiency with government contractor management ERP systems and project/financial level modules. Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP system experience required
• Willing to work closely with operating management and other corporate functions
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure and handle multiple projects with competing priorities
• Candidate must be a US citizen and hold or have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.