Contracts Manager

Joint Strategic Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Strong company culture

Veterans and military spouses EncourGd

Job summary

Joint Strategic Technologies seeks an experienced Contracts Manager in Washington, D.C. This full-time role focuses on federal government contracts, from proposal through renewal, with emphasis on compliance, performance, and relationships with government officials.

The team values collaboration and a strong culture while supporting veterans and military spouses to apply. The position requires leadership, detailed contract administration, and coordination with legal, finance, and program

Qualifications

• BA or BS from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of technical assistance experience, including one year in personnel management and oversight of contract performance.
• Must read/write/speak English to communicate with Government officials and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of federal government contracts from proposal to renewal.
• Interpret contract terms, statements of work, deliverables, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor performance, milestones, funding, invoices, and compliance obligations.
• Serve as main contact for government contracting officials and subcontractors.
• Support contract negotiations, extensions, and change requests.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation with legal, finance, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, agency requirements, and company policies.
• Track funding, ceilings, options, and key dates for timely action.
• Review and support preparation of deliverables and customer communications.
• Coordinate with proposals and business development on new opportunities.

Skills

Contract management

Federal contracting

Leadership & oversight

Education

BA/BS in a relevant discipline

Job description

JST is currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager.

This is a full-time position in Washington, D.C. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Contract Manager Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of federal government contracts, from proposal and award through performance, modification, closeout, and renewal.
• Interpret and administer contract terms, conditions, statements of work, deliverables, and other contractual requirements.
• Monitor contract performance, milestones, deliverables, funding, invoices, and compliance obligations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government contracting officials, contracting officer representatives, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiations, modifications, extensions, task orders, and change requests.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies in partnership with legal, finance, program management, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency-specific requirements, and company policies.
• Track contract funding, ceiling values, option periods, and key dates to ensure timely action.
• Review and support preparation of contract deliverables, correspondence, reports, and other customer-facing documentation.
• Coordinate with proposal and business development teams on new opportunities, solicitations, and contract vehicles.
• Manage subcontractor and teaming-partner relationships as applicable.
• Maintain accurate contract files and documentation for audits and internal reporting.
• Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Contracts Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution;
• Five years of experience providing technical assistance, including at least one year in personnel management and oversight of contract performance.
• Shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to effectively communicate with Government officials and direct Contractor staff.

Required Clearances And Screenings

• MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference. Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team. JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives. JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.