Contracts Manager

DCS Corp; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a performance-driven Contracts Manager to support US Army programs and related networks for military vehicles and equipment. The role involves managing terms, budgets, change notices, and contractor performance across multiple locations, with an emphasis on compliance with government regulations.

Requirements include US citizenship, an advanced business/finance/contract degree with 8–10 years of DOD contract experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance if needed.

Qualifications

• MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Contracts, Law or other related degree with 8 to 10 years of experience as a contract’s administrator working within the DOD environment.
• 3 additional years of experience, and a BA/BS from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Negotiate terms and conditions.
• Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets.
• Prepare contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract.
• Ensure that contractor is in compliance with legal requirements, contract specifications and government regulations.
• Perform closing activities as needed.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and conditions.
• Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets.
• Prepare contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract.
• Ensure that contractor is in compliance with legal requirements, contract specifications and government regulations.
• Perform closing activities as needed.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government regulations.

Skills

US Citizenship

Contract negotiations

Contract management

Contract compliance

Education

Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA)

BA/BS with 3+ years substituted

Job description

Job Description

DCS is searching for a performance‑driven Contracts Manager to support US Army programs. A focus on either contracts management, logistics, engineering, technical support and/or management of advanced networks for military vehicles and equipment. We’re seeking individuals who are excited to take on meaningful challenges, contribute to innovative solutions, and help shape the future of a fast‑evolving mission space. This position will be supporting multiple locations.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Contracts, Law or other related degree with 8 to 10 years of experience as a contract’s administrator working within the DOD environment.

3 additional years of experience, and a BA/BS from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Negotiate terms and conditions.

Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets.

Prepare contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables.

Maintain an audit file for each contract.

Ensure that contractor is in compliance with legal requirements, contract specifications and government regulations.

Perform closing activities as needed.

Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government regulations.

Desired Skills:

Ability to obtain a secret clearance as needed.