Contracts Manager

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee capture efforts, contract administration, and negotiations for government and commercial programs. The role demands strong business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret contract requirements. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in contract management, with knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations preferred. The position is based in Missouri and requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree plus 1 year.
• Ability to interpret RFPs and contract terms.
• Experience with various contract types.

Responsibilities

• Administer, negotiate, and terminate contracts.
• Lead proposal preparation efforts.
• Ensure proper contract fulfillment.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Proposal preparation

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Organization

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Unanet (preferred)

Job description

## Description**Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.****Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.****As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!**# Job DescriptionKnight Federal Solutions (KFS) is seeking a visionary and results-driven **Contracts Manager** as the primary contracts professional supporting capture efforts, contract administration, and negotiations across a portfolio of government and commercial programs. This individual will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting contract requirements, leading proposal preparation efforts, ensuring proper contract fulfillment, and advising leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risks. The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach to managing complex, multi-stakeholder contracting environments.**Key Responsibilities*** Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts, with management support as appropriate* Review and interpret contract requirements, terms and conditions, and change impacts; develop contract positions as they relate to risk and opportunity* Lead and coordinate efforts in preparing proposals in response to solicitations, including coordinating and participating in management reviews, fact-finding, and proposal submission* Coordinate with functional teams and management to lead the internal proposal approval process* Conduct contract negotiations through award and execution* Ensure proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications* Advise leadership and program management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks* Monitor contract requirements and associated program funding and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated, understood, and followed* Maintain and update contract documents, official program records, and historical contract information, including all contractual documents and correspondence* Ensure compliance with company procedures and government regulations, including FAR/DFARS* Perform contract closeout activities* Maintain open, healthy, and high-value relationships with both internal and external customers## Qualifications# Education & Experience Requirements:* Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in contract administration and management or related fields (e.g., compliance, legal), or a Master's Degree plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience* Ability to interpret RFPs and contract terms and comprehend financial and business concepts, including cost structures and estimates of labor, materials, performance requirements, and delivery schedules* Experience with proposal preparation, management reviews, fact-finding, contract negotiations, and contract award and execution* Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), with the ability to learn and apply additional software applications as required* Excellent written and oral communication skills; detail-oriented, team-focused, and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance* U.S. Citizenship required# Preferred Requirements:* Knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations; experience interpreting and negotiating standard USG FAR/DFARS terms and conditions and/or Direct Commercial Sale terms with companies* Experience with various contract types, including Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and others* Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration and management* Experience with business, accounting, and financial systems (e.g., Unanet)* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-value customer relationships while maintaining versatility and flexibility in demanding situations*Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.*