Contracts Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Contracts Manager to support the OT team, guiding risk mitigation, reviewing solicitations, and advising leadership on contract strategy and compliance. You will manage lifecycle activities from proposals to execution for DoD and OT programs.

Requires 4+ years in federal contracting, negotiation experience, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor’s degree is required. Join Booz Allen to deliver critical solutions in a trusted advisory capacity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs.
• Experience with negotiations or proposal preparation.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and OT frameworks.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and implications.
• Guide proposed contract strategies and lead risk mitigation discussions.
• Advise leadership on contractual terms, compliance, and risk management.
• Provide full lifecycle support: terms/conditions negotiation, proposals, and project execution for OT contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Proposal prep

Federal contracts

Risk management

Independent judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a contract manager, you use your sharp negotiation tactics and talent for organization to help manage critical documents. We need you to bring your advanced contract management expertise to our Other Transaction (OT) team, where you’ll be a trusted advisor and a valuable team member who finds creative solutions to complex problems for an advanced technology company.

Job Number: R0251330

Contracts Manager

The Opportunity:

As a contract manager, you use your sharp negotiation tactics and talent for organization to help manage critical documents. We need you to bring your advanced contract management expertise to our Other Transaction (OT) team, where you’ll be a trusted advisor and a valuable team member who finds creative solutions to complex problems for an advanced technology company. On our team, you’ll use your advanced contracting knowledge to capture, implement, and manage a range of proposals and contracts within various markets. In this role, you’ll touch every element of government acquisition, from beginning stages to completion. You’ll review and analyze solicitations for potential risks, guide suggested 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 mitigation for OT prototype and follow-on production contracts or agreements. You'll provide expert advice and counsel to account executives and their program leadership on contractual matters, including contract types, regulatory and corporate policy compliance requirements, organizational conflict of interest, risk management, mitigation, and intellectual property negotiations, and monitor operational performance. Additionally, you'll support complex contract activity that requires the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives. At Booz Allen, you’ll work with a collaborative team where you’ll leverage your acquisition knowledge and be empowered to succeed. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience with federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs
• Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and OT authority frameworks
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and non-FAR acquisition environments
• Ability to support complex contract activity that requires the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives
• Ability to draft non-routine contractual instruments and use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contractual issuesAbility to review and interpret solicitation requirements, contractual terms and conditions, statement of work, and compliance obligations
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound business judgement and risk assessment
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway
• Knowledge of intellectual property, data rights, and export control requirements related to OT agreements
• Ability to manage robust contract portfolios of various sizes, scope, and complexity
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.