Contracts Manager

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a contracts manager to support Air Force and other DoD programs, applying advanced negotiation, risk analysis, and contract management across the acquisition lifecycle. You’ll work as a trusted advisor within a global defense team and mentor junior staff.

In this role you’ll partner with account leadership, develop strategies for future opportunities, and help manage competitive proposals while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs
• Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation
• Experience managing government contract instruments such as Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Cost-Plus contract types
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and non-FAR acquisition environments, including FAR and DFARS frameworks
• Ability to advise on acquisition approaches and support complex contract activity
• Ability to draft non-routine contractual instruments and use independent judgment
• Ability to review and interpret solicitation requirements, terms and conditions, SOW, and compliance obligations
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound business judgement and risk assessment
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of contract administration functions in support of Air Force and other DoD clients, including proposal development, cost strategies, modifications, review and negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract compliance.
• Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and suggested proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and the recommended pricing approach.
• Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Negotiate and administer contracts independently with U.S. government customers and subcontracts with large and small business contractors across the breadth of contract types.
• Negotiate teaming and non-disclosure agreements, and organizational conflict of interest plans.

Skills

Federal contracts

Negotiation

Proposal prep

Contract vehicles

FAR/DFARS

Risk assessment

Independent judgment

Secret clearance

NDAs & COI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As a contract manager, you use your sharp negotiation tactics and talent for organization to help manage critical defense missions and acquisition strategies. We need you to bring your advanced contract management expertise to our global defense team where you’ll be a trusted advisor and a valuable team member who finds creative solutions to complex problems.

As a contract manager on our team, you will support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, where your expertise in contracts management will serve as the catalyst to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Your knowledge will be applied to strategic discussions for future contract opportunities and competitive proposals, analysis of solicitations and teaming agreements, negotiation, and contract management. This is an exceptional opportunity where you will become a true business partner with a direct line to the account leadership as decisions are made. In addition, you will work closely with your teammates on the defense technology contracts team with opportunities to mentor and guide junior staff.

At Booz Allen, you’ll work with a collaborative team where you’ll leverage your acquisition knowledge to make a positive impact.

What You’ll Work On:

• Perform a wide variety of contract administration functions in support of Air Force and other DoD clients, including proposal development, cost strategies, modifications, review and negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract compliance.
• Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and suggested proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and the recommended pricing approach.
• Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Negotiate and administer contracts independently with U.S. government customers and subcontracts with large and small business contractors across the breadth of contract types.
• Negotiate teaming and non-disclosure agreements, and organizational conflict of interest plans.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+years ofexperiencewith federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs
• Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation
• Experience managing government contract instruments such as Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Cost-Plus contract types
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and non-FAR acquisition environments, including FAR and DFARS frameworks
• Ability to advise onappropriate acquisitionapproaches and support complex contract activity that requires the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques toaccomplishbusiness goals and objectives
• Ability to draft non-routine contractual instruments and use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contractual issues
• Ability 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 Secret clearance

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to collaborate with teams on topics such as intellectual property protection, organizational conflicts of interest, and sensitive data protection
• NCMA Professional Certification such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM 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.

Contracts Manager

The Opportunity:

As a contract manager, you use your sharp negotiation tactics and talent for organization to help manage critical defense missions and acquisition strategies. We need you to bring your advanced contract management expertise to our global defense team where you’ll be a trusted advisor and a valuable team member who finds creative solutions to complex problems.

As a contract manager on our team, you will support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, where your expertise in contracts management will serve as the catalyst to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Your knowledge will be applied to strategic discussions for future contract opportunities and competitive proposals, analysis of solicitations and teaming agreements, negotiation, and contract management. This is an exceptional opportunity where you will become a true business partner with a direct line to the account leadership as decisions are made. In addition, you will work closely with your teammates on the defense technology contracts team with opportunities to mentor and guide junior staff.

At Booz Allen, you’ll work with a collaborative team where you’ll leverage your acquisition knowledge to make a positive impact.

What You’ll Work On:

• Perform a wide variety of contract administration functions in support of Air Force and other DoD clients, including proposal development, cost strategies, modifications, review and negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract compliance.
• Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and suggested proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and the recommended pricing approach.
• Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Negotiate and administer contracts independently with U.S. government customers and subcontracts with large and small business contractors across the breadth of contract types.
• Negotiate teaming and non-disclosure agreements, and organizational conflict of interest plans.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+years ofexperiencewith federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs
• Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation
• Experience managing government contract instruments such as Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Cost-Plus contract types
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and non-FAR acquisition environments, including FAR and DFARS frameworks
• Ability to advise onappropriate acquisitionapproaches and support complex contract activity that requires the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques toaccomplishbusiness goals and objectives
• Ability to draft non-routine contractual instruments and use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contractual issues
• Ability 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 Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to collaborate with teams on topics such as intellectual property protection, organizational conflicts of interest, and sensitive data protection
• NCMA Professional Certification such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM 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.